HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Highland Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Libertyville SD 70 school district, located in Libertyville, IL with about 857 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 64 teachers, Highland Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Middle School, located in Libertyville, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Libertyville School District 70. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its strong community atmosphere, Highland emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore diverse interests through various elective programs and extracurricular activities.
Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and character development. The school offers a wide array of sports, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that aim to build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on modern instructional techniques and a supportive faculty, Highland strives to create a collaborative culture where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Highland Middle School at (847) 362-9020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Libertyville, IL 60048-2739
(847) 362-9020
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Libertyville, IL with about 857 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Libertyville SD 70
- Total Students:
- 857
- Teachers:
- 64
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 857 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.3%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.