At a glance
Reported students
11,713
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
127.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
92.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 564 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
11,713
Highlands Community Charter: 11,713 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
92.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Highlands Community Charter
Highlands Community Charter is a public combined / other school serving grades 01–12 in Sacramento. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Highlands Community Charter District. NCES reports 11,713 students for 2024–25.
Among 564 combined / other schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 220 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 92.2:1, above the California median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.2%) and Asian (24.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highlands Community Charter
- 1How do the reported 92.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 127.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic14%
- Black1.1%
- Asian24.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Highlands Community Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Innovative Career Academy Other · Charter · California Innovative Career Academy District | 01–12 | 1,729 | under 0.1 mi |
| Keema School for Independent Study Other · Twin Rivers Unified | KG–12 | 529 | 0.3 mi |
| Robla Preschool Other · Robla Elementary | Not reported | — | 1 mi |
| Higher Learning Academy Other · Charter · Higher Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 519 | 1.1 mi |
| Paseo Grande Charter Other · Charter · Paseo Grande Charter District | KG–12 | 152 | 1.9 mi |
| Marconi Learning Academy Other · Charter · Marconi Learning Academy District | KG–12 | 464 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Community Charter
What grades does Highlands Community Charter serve?
Highlands Community Charter reports grades 01–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Highlands Community Charter District.
How many students attend Highlands Community Charter?
Highlands Community Charter reported 11,713 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 564 California combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highlands Community Charter?
The calculated ratio is 92.2:1, based on 11,713 students and 127.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highlands Community Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highlands Community Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Highlands Community Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highlands Community Charter in?
Highlands Community Charter is part of Highlands Community Charter District, based in Sacramento, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highlands Community Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include California Innovative Career Academy (under 0.1 mi), Keema School for Independent Study (0.3 mi), Robla Preschool (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.