D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Highlands Academy

📚 02 – 08 🏫 School
📍 9707 Winchester St., Lower Lake, CA 95457
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 2nd percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
17
Students
enrolled
8.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%2/100reading 1st percentile, math 3rd percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−38 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−27 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 9707 Winchester St.
City Lower Lake
ZIP Code 95457
District 0620070
NCES School ID 062007002402
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95457

Understanding the community around Highlands Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,721
Per Capita Income $45,504
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $379,600
Median Rent $1,149
Owner-Occupied 73.1%
Renter-Occupied 26.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Highlands Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 76.5%
Female 23.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.1%
Hispanic/Latino 29.4%
Two or More Races 11.8%
American Indian 11.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 17
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Highlands Academy?
Highlands Academy has 17 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1.
What grades does Highlands Academy serve?
Highlands Academy serves grades 02 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Highlands Academy receive per student?
Highlands Academy receives $16,721 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Highlands Academy in 95457 ▼
Avg Home Value
$382,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
26.9%

Other Schools in 95457

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026