Highland High

highland.slcschools.org/

1,980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a long-standing public secondary institution serving students within the Salt Lake City School District. Situated at 2166 S 1700 E, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. Highland offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-technical education, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Highland High is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage student involvement and school spirit. With a history rooted in the local community, Highland emphasizes both personal development and civic responsibility, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and the broader Salt Lake City area.

1,980

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,239
Hispanic	439
Black	71
Asian	54
Two or More	77
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	70

White
1,239 (62.6 %)
Hispanic
439 (22.2 %)
Two or More
77 (3.9 %)
Black
71 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
70 (3.5 %)
Asian
54 (2.7 %)
American Indian
30 (1.5 %)

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:	Salt Lake District
Phone:	(801)484-4343
Website:	http://highland.slcschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 9 512

Grade 10 541

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 450