HIGHLAND SCHOOL AT KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 school district, located in Bend, OR with about 392 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 School, located within the Kenwood Elementary building in Bend, Oregon, is a magnet school within the Bend-La Pine Schools district. It is widely recognized for its "inquiry-based" instructional model, which emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the integration of academic subjects through thematic projects. Rather than relying solely on traditional textbooks, students at Highland frequently engage in collaborative, real-world activities that encourage them to take ownership of their education and connect classroom concepts to their surrounding community.
The school is noted for its strong emphasis on social-emotional development, stewardship, and community involvement. With a focus on cultivating a supportive and tight-knit learning environment, Highland fosters a culture where students are encouraged to be curious, independent learners. As a magnet program, it attracts families from across the district who are seeking an alternative, experiential approach to elementary education that prioritizes both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded, thoughtful citizens.
For more information, contact Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School at (541) 355-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bend, OR 97701-1799
(541) 355-1900
HIGHLAND SCHOOL AT KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bend, OR with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
- Total Students:
- 392
- Teachers:
- 17.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 392 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND SCHOOL AT KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.