Highland Elementary School

659 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 7720 Erie St in Sylvania, Ohio, is a prominent public school serving students in the Sylvania City School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational learning through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating character education to encourage social-emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, helping students develop both academically and personally. With a dedication to preparing students for future success, Highland maintains a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, aiming to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

659

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	31
Black	17
Asian	25
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

White
527 (80.0 %)
Two or More
58 (8.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.7 %)
Asian
25 (3.8 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Sylvania Schools
Phone:	(419)824-8611
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 94

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 140