Serious incidents run in line with the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 9 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 17 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 1 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 2 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 41 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 2 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 67 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 4 | Minor |
Highland High ranks #9 of 24 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern Workforce 2000 Academy | 09–12 | 66 | A |
| Nueva Continuation High | 09–12 | 44 | A |
| Tierra Del Sol Continuation High | 09–12 | 43 | A |
| Centennial High | 09–12 | 38 | A |
| Golden Valley High | 09–12 | 35 | A |
| Stockdale High | 09–12 | 30 | A |
| Shafter High | 09–12 | 28 | A |
| Liberty High | 09–12 | 28 | A |