HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Shore SD school district, located in Camp Hill, PA with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, Highland El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, serving students within the West Shore School District. Situated on Carlisle Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development as students transition through their formative years.
Like other schools in the West Shore School District, Highland Elementary prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between staff, students, and parents to enhance the educational experience. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for middle school success by implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards while also offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to nurture well-rounded development. Its location in the Camp Hill area places it in a stable suburban setting, often characterized by a strong emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement.
For more information, contact Highland El Sch at (717) 901-9860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6198
(717) 901-9860
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Camp Hill, PA with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Shore SD
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 30.42
- 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 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.