Highland School

200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Highland School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highland School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highland School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
90-94%
84%
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
31%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
78%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
315 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Wallingford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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