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: Male - 51.1% Female - 48.9% Native American/Alaskan - 1.1% Asian/Pacific islanders - 5.9% Black - 16.0% Hispanic - 55.1% White - 19.1% Multiracial - 2.8% 53.9% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. Notable alumni Kurt Caselli, motocross racer Marcus Demps, NFL football player Will Demps, NFL football player Sean Franklin, MLS Soccer player Shauna Gambill, Miss Teen USA 1994 Jason Kubel, Major League Baseball player Ryan Millar, Olympic volleyball player DeShawn Shead, NFL football player Rachel Garcia, softball pitcher References External links Education in Palmdale, California Educational institutions established in 1989 High schools in Los Angeles County, California International Baccalaureate schools in California Public high schools in California 1989 establishments in California