HIGHLAND SCHOOL
Highland Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Abington SD school district, located in Abington, PA with about 512 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 35 teachers, Highland Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School is a public school located in Abington, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Abington School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially during their early formative years.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Highland Elementary is committed to building a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and character development. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with parents and the broader Abington community to prepare students for success as they transition to the middle school level.
For more information, contact Highland Sch at (215) 884-1048 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 884-1048
HIGHLAND SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Abington, PA with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Abington SD
- Total Students:
- 512
- Teachers:
- 35.85
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 512 students
- White
- 62.9%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.