HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HIGHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HARDY, AR with about 522 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 50 teachers, HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 HIGH SCHOOL, located in Hardy, Arkansas, serves as the educational hub for the Highland School District. As a rural secondary institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong school spirit, centered around its mascot, the "Rebel." The school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

Beyond its core academic offerings, HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement to foster student development. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills outside of the classroom. By leveraging its official website, the district keeps parents and the community informed about academic calendars, extracurricular schedules, and district policies, reinforcing its commitment to transparent communication and student-centered learning.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 856-3273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 REBEL CIR
HARDY, AR 72542
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HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARDY, AR with about 522 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
522
Teachers:
50.15
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 522 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

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.