Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School

(541)355-1900

www.bend.k12.or.us/HIGHLAND

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

388

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	9
Asian	3
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
352 (91.2 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-1900
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/HIGHLAND
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
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 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	50%
Male	192	49.5%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)