HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Highland High School is a public high school that is part of the Highland CUSD 5 school district, located in Highland, IL with about 915 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Highland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 at 400 Broadway in Highland, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Highland Community Unit School District No. 5. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded experience that balances rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and community engagement, Highland High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills, character, and leadership abilities necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

For more information, contact Highland High School at (618) 654-7131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249-2024
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HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Highland, IL with about 915 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Highland CUSD 5
Total Students:
915
Teachers:
51.02
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not 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 915 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.9%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.