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Serving 514 students in grades 9-12, Highland Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Highland Prep's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Highland Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Prep is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#220 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Prep, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
47%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Prep and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Highland Prep and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
32 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Chess Club, Drone Racing, E-Sports, Engineering Club, Future Medical Professionals, GSA, Math Club, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Performance Choir, Photography Club, Sea Perch, Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Streaming Club, Student Council, Table Tennis, VEX Robotics, Yearbook, Zoology Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Highland Prep`s Plans and Mission:Highland Prep is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) college-preparatory high school. Highland Prepfeatures a rigorous academic program with an emphasis on 21st century preparation defined by critical thinking andinquiry learning.
  • Highland Prep believes in tying course content to interrelated themes to increases relevance andapplication in the interest of preparing students to succeed in the future global arena.Our Vision is to will create opportunities for students and families to develop critical thinking skills that will ensure that theybecome successful members of an increasingly innovation-driven society and global marketplace.
  • Highland Prep`s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focus establishes a unique and high demand focus since only a small fraction of Arizona college graduates, 8.9%, enters STEM fields (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2011). HP`s partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) provides Pathway to Engineering courses that explore the design process and link STEM principles to relevant problem-solving activities. PTE is designed to prepare students to pursue post-secondary education and careers in STEM-related fields.
  • The PLTW program engages students in activities, projects, and problem-based learning, which provide hands-on classroom experiences. HP`s students create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science. They are exposed to STEM fields through professionals from local industries who supplement the real-world aspect of the curriculum through mentorships and workplace experiences.
  • Highland Prep features three Robotics programs, which include SeaPerch, VEX, and the national Zero Robotics Programming Competition sponsored by NASA & MIT. HP`s Robotics Programs offer students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with SeaPerch, VEX and Zero Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, HP`s Robotics Programs encourage teamwork, leadership, and problem solving within groups.
  • Highland Prep believes that college and career readiness are two of the most important determinants of a school`s success and may be measured by a school`s ability to transition its graduates to post-secondary education without remediation. HP believes that the best way to ensure that their students acquire these skills is through exposure to a rigorous curriculum. HP`s rigorous curriculum includes honors and advanced placement (AP) classes since students who participate in the AP curriculum have increased high school graduation and college completion rates over those who do not (College Board, 2007).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Prep's ranking?
Highland Prep is ranked #220 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland Prep often compared to?
Highland Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Shadow Ridge High School, Willow Canyon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Prep?
The graduation rate of Highland Prep is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Highland Prep?
514 students attend Highland Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Highland Prep students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Highland Prep offer ?
Highland Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Prep part of?
Highland Prep is part of Highland Prep (92982) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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