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Highlands High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

1,015

students

District

Fort Thomas Independent

County Context Score

76/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2400 Memorial Pkwy, Fort Thomas, KY, 41075

School District

Fort Thomas Independent

NCES Identifiers

School ID
210204000428
District ID
2102040

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,015 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Highlands High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Campbell County has 27 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 5 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Highlands High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Fort Thomas Independent, Campbell County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Highlands High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Fort Thomas Independent.

School scale

1,015 students

Highlands High School reports 1,015 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 7 other high schools in Campbell County with enrollment data, 6 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 362 students.

County peer set

8 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 367 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

5 district schools

Fort Thomas Independent lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Fort Thomas Independent

Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 425 studentsListed
Moyer Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 544 studentsListed
Woodfill Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 411 studentsListed
Highlands Middle School6–8 · Middle · 732 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Newport High School7–12579 students
Campbell County High School9–121,551 students
Dayton High School7–12372 students
Bellevue High School6–12362 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Highlands High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Fort Thomas Independent.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Highlands High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Highlands High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Highlands High School with nearby schools?

Highlands High School should be compared with 8 high schools in Campbell County, plus other schools in Fort Thomas Independent. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Highlands High School?

Before using Highlands High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Fort Thomas Independent.

Part of Fort Thomas Independent

Highlands High School is one of 5 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,127 students across 5 schools.

Schools in District

5

Reported Enrollment

3,127

5 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Johnson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Moyer Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Woodfill Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Highlands Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only

Similar Schools

Newport High School

Grades 7–12
579 students
RegularListed only

Campbell County High School

Grades 9–12
1,551 students
RegularProfile

Dayton High School

Grades 7–12
372 students
RegularListed only

Bellevue High School

Grades 6–12
362 students
RegularListed only

Alexandria Educational Center

Grades 6–12
41 students
AlternativeListed only

Campbell County Schools

County Context Score

76/100

County-level composite across 27 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor