Highland Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Highland Junior High School serves 197 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
197 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
93%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Highland Junior High School?
197 students attend Highland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Highland Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Junior High School?
Highland Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Junior High School offer ?
Highland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Junior High School part of?
Highland Junior High School is part of Highland Community School District.

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