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About school district data
School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Highland Falls Central School District is the major district for students living in Highlands.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Highland Falls and other districts in Orange County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Highland Falls and other districts in Orange County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Highlands residents, age 25 and older
173
Less than 9th
368
9–12, no diploma
1,494
HS grad / GED
1,069
Some college
458
Associate’s
1,220
Bachelor’s
1,882
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Highlands
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New York Military Academy
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Mount Saint Mary College
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Orange County Community College
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Vassar College
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Marist University
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Dutchess Community College
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SUNY New Paltz
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Culinary Institute of America