Highland High School

987 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in Highland, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the School Town of Highland, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus is a central hub for the town, fostering a strong sense of community pride and involvement through its diverse range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities to support different student pathways. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, Highland High School strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to become engaged, responsible citizens. By leveraging community support and dedicated faculty, the school maintains a tradition of spirit and scholastic achievement that remains a cornerstone of the Highland area.

987

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	351
Black	97
Asian	12
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
497 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
351 (35.6 %)
Black
97 (9.8 %)
Two or More
29 (2.9 %)
Asian
12 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School Town of Highland
Phone:	(219)922-5610
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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

Grade 9 246

Grade 10 242

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 239

Ungraded 2