Serving 743 students in grades 7-8, Highland East Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland East Junior High School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland East Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland East Junior High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland East Junior High School's ranking?
Highland East Junior High School is ranked #531 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland East Junior High School often compared to?
Highland East Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland East Junior High School?
743 students attend Highland East Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highland East Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland East Junior High School?
Highland East Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland East Junior High School offer ?
Highland East Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highland East Junior High School part of?
Highland East Junior High School is part of Moore School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland East Junior High School located?
Highland East Junior High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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