HIGHLAND PRIMARY CENTER

Highland Primary Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grove City Area SD school district, located in Grove City, PA with about 279 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. 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 14 teachers, Highland Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Primary Center, located on Highland Avenue in Grove City, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Grove City Area School District, the center is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental and academic needs of students in the primary grade levels. By focusing on early childhood education, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and the social-emotional skills necessary for a successful transition into elementary school.

The school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students can build a solid academic base. Through a curriculum tailored to early learners, Highland Primary Center encourages curiosity and active participation, helping children develop a positive attitude toward schooling. Located in a quiet residential area of Grove City, the school acts as a vital community hub, facilitating strong communication between teachers, parents, and families to ensure each child receives the individualized attention required to thrive in their early academic years.

For more information, contact Highland Primary Center at (724) 458-8101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

611 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127-1155
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HIGHLAND PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I school in Grove City, PA with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Grove City Area SD
Total Students:
279
Teachers:
14.35
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st 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 279 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND PRIMARY CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.4%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.