Serving 979 students in grades 6-8, Highland Jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Jr High School's student population of 979 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Jr High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Jr High School's ranking?
Highland Jr High School is ranked #524 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland Jr High School often compared to?
Highland Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge Jr. High School, Greenfield Junior High School, Eastmark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Jr High School?
979 students attend Highland Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Highland Jr High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Jr High School?
Highland Jr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Jr High School offer ?
Highland Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Jr High School part of?
Highland Jr High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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