Highland Lakes School

19000 N 63RD AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85308

www.dvusd.org/highlandlakes

1,069 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Highland Lakes School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent K-8 institution within the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive community environment. Serving a diverse student population, Highland Lakes emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth, character development, and student engagement in various extracurricular activities.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for high school success by utilizing modern teaching strategies and maintaining high expectations for both staff and pupils. By leveraging a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Highland Lakes provides a structured learning environment that encourages innovation and critical thinking. Their approach centers on the "whole child," ensuring that students not only excel in core subjects like mathematics and literacy but also develop the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world.

1,069

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Lakes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	725
Hispanic	181
Black	33
Asian	43
Two or More	70
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	6

White
725 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
181 (16.9 %)
Two or More
70 (6.5 %)
Asian
43 (4.0 %)
Black
33 (3.1 %)
American Indian
11 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)376-4300
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/highlandlakes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 214