Highland High School (Palmdale, California)


Highland High School is located in Palmdale, California and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. About 4,000 students attend Highland High School in grades 9 through 12. It received a California Distinguished School award in 2005.
Highland High School was founded in 1989 in response to Palmdale's rapid population growth. Palmdale High School was not large enough to serve the children of the new families moving into the Antelope Valley. Highland High School is now the largest high school under the Antelope Valley Union High School District.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 3,032 students enrolled in 2013-14 was:
53.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.

Notable alumni