Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
84
Total Schools
52,290
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
1
Preschools
22
Elementary
Schools
12
Middle
Schools
13
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
3243%
1419%
2939%
School Types
By Type
Public
81Charter
3Private
0By Level
Elementary
22Middle
12High
13Reviews (Aggregated)
3.5
Average Rating
509
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
White
42%
Hispanic / Latino
35%
Black / African American
15%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian
2%
Gender Distribution
51%Male
49%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
55%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.3
Overall5.5
Test Scores—
Equity5.1
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
17.6
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
964
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
9%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
43% (32)
Average
19% (14)
Above Average
39% (29)
Highland Community Unit School District 5 is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Highland Community Unit School District 5
84 schoolsElementary Schools
(22)9
Adams Elementary School
Elementarypublic•489 students
Cecil S Collins Elementary School
Elementarypublic•784 students
7
Central Park Elementary
Elementarypublic•645 students
4
Chester Street El School
Elementarypublic•299 students
5
Chestnut Hill School
Elementarypublic•401 students
4
Dana El Center
Elementarypublic•617 students
9
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
Elementarypublic•63 students
7
Hewitt School
Elementarypublic•465 students
6
Highland Elementary School
Elementarypublic•503 students
7
Joseph T Donahue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•485 students
7
Plymouth Elementary School
Elementarypublic•383 students
7
Riverside School
Elementarypublic•149 students
4
Robert L Horbelt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•500 students
Schuyler Avenue El School
Elementarypublic•10 students
8
Siebert School
Elementarypublic•642 students
5
State El Center
Elementarypublic•1,353 students
Third Avenue El School
Elementarypublic•111 students
8
Watson School
Elementarypublic•224 students
7
William S Covert School
Elementarypublic•286 students
5
William W Borden Elementary School
Elementarypublic•289 students
7
Wilson School
Elementarypublic•387 students
10
Woodcrest Elementary School
Elementarypublic•589 students
Middle Schools
(12)2
Henry Metzger Middle School
Middlepublic•953 students
6
Highland Middle School
Middlepublic•612 students
9
Jefferson Middle School
Middlepublic•863 students
3
Judson Middle School
Middlepublic•1,259 students
2
Kirby Middle School
Middlepublic•683 students
4
Kitty Hawk Middle School
Middlepublic•1,237 students
9
Northeast Middle School
Middlepublic•794 students
3
Russell O Brackman Middle School
Middlepublic•579 students
7
South Side Middle School
Middlepublic•803 students
6
University Academy-Middle
Middlecharter•264 students
3
Woodlake Hills Middle School
Middlepublic•788 students
5
Wyoming Valley West Middle School
Middlepublic•1,191 students
High Schools
(13)3
Barnegat High School
Highpublic•983 students
9
H.H. Dow High School
Highpublic•1,246 students
9
Highland High School
Highpublic•836 students
9
Judson Early College Academy
Highpublic•412 students
2
Judson High School
Highpublic•2,666 students
1
Judson Learning Academy
Highpublic•73 students
3
Karen Wagner High School
Highpublic•2,366 students
8
Midland High School
Highpublic•1,105 students
8
Ottawa-Glandorf High School
Highpublic•510 students
9
South Side High School
Highpublic•962 students
9
University Academy-Upper
Highcharter•226 students
3
Veterans Memorial High School
Highpublic•1,773 students
3
Wyoming Valley West Senior High School
Highpublic•1,357 students
Other Schools
(36)9
Alhambra Primary School
Schoolpublic•156 students
3
Candlewood Elementary School
Schoolpublic•519 students
2
Converse Elementary School
Schoolpublic•604 students
4
Copperfield Elementary School
Schoolpublic•903 students
2
Coronado Village Elementary School
Schoolpublic•435 students
8
Crestview Elementary School
Schoolpublic•679 students
6
Ed Franz Elementary School
Schoolpublic•386 students
5
Elolf Elementary School
Schoolpublic•668 students
1
Escondido Elementary School
Schoolpublic•763 students
7
Glandorf Elementary School
Schoolpublic•493 students
5
Henryville Elementary School
Schoolpublic•647 students
4
Henryville Jr & Sr High School
Schoolpublic•461 students
Highland Primary School
Schoolpublic•540 students
3
Hopkins Elementary School
Schoolpublic•788 students
2
James L Masters Elementary School
Schoolpublic•802 students
1
Judson Care Academy
Schoolpublic•104 students
8
Loomis Elementary School
Schoolpublic•160 students
4
Loomis Secondary School
Schoolpublic•118 students
4
Mary Lou Hartman Elementary School
Schoolpublic•797 students
3
Miller Point Elementary School
Schoolpublic•606 students
6
Olympia Elementary School
Schoolpublic•540 students
7
Ottawa Elementary School
Schoolpublic•387 students
1
Park Village Elementary School
Schoolpublic•441 students
Post Secondary Transition Program
Schoolpublic•28 students
PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Schoolpublic•51 students
4
Ricardo Salinas Elementary School
Schoolpublic•789 students
5
Rolling Meadows Elementary School
Schoolpublic•892 students
Special Education Services
Schoolpublic0
2
Spring Meadows Elementary School
Schoolpublic•744 students
5
University Academy-Lower
Schoolcharter•617 students
5
Whitefield Public School
Schoolpublic•115 students
3
William Paschall Elementary School
Schoolpublic•739 students
7
William W Borden High School
Schoolpublic•319 students
2
Woodlake Elementary School
Schoolpublic•655 students
8
Wortham Oaks Elementary School
Schoolpublic•804 students
Zurich School
Schoolpublic•24 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1d ago
District teaches gender-neutral language
Alleged incident in Judson Independent School District · Texas
A Texas school district offered a 'Women and Gender Studies' course. This course instructed students on using gender-neutral language. The curriculum aimed to promote inclusivity.
Occurred on April 2, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago
School assignment sparks police debate
Alleged incident in Rockville Centre Union Free School District · New York
A high school issued an assignment containing politically charged statements about law enforcement. This led to significant community concern and parent backlash. The superintendent later affirmed that divisive lessons have no place in the schools.
Occurred on April 23, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 84 schools in Highland Community Unit School District 5.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.