HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Visalia Unified school district, located in Visalia, CA with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Highland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highland Elementary is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students within the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the overall growth of its student body. By utilizing district-aligned curriculum and instructional strategies, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for progression through the K-12 system.

In addition to its academic programs, Highland Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and neighborhood families. Through the Visalia Unified School District, the school benefits from various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. For families interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment procedures, comprehensive information can be found on the district’s official website at http://www.vusd.org.

For more information, contact Highland Elementary at (559) 730-7769 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 N. Stevenson St.
Visalia, CA 93291-4811
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Visalia, CA with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Visalia Unified
Total Students:
554
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 554 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.