Highland School

www.highland.alpine.k12.ut.us/Highland/Home_of_the_Hawks.html

645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located in Highland, Utah, is a public institution serving students within the Alpine School District. Known as the "Home of the Hawks," the school emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal character development. Its curriculum aligns with state standards, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating modern educational resources to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Highland Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to create an engaging extracurricular culture. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Highland Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of responsibility and lifelong learning in every student who walks through its doors.

645

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
567 (87.9 %)
Two or More
27 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8710
Website:	http://www.highland.alpine.k12.ut.us/Highland/Home_of_the_Hawks.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	115
Grade 6	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	44.2%
Male	360	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)