HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Highcrest Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Wilmette SD 39 school district, located in Wilmette, IL with about 853 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, Highcrest Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Highcrest Middle School, located in Wilmette, Illinois, serves as the intermediate transition point for students in Wilmette Public Schools District 39, typically housing grades 5 and 6. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for pre-adolescents. By bridging the gap between elementary school and the junior high level (Wilmette Junior High School), Highcrest emphasizes the development of independence, critical thinking, and collaborative skills within a diverse and inclusive community.
The school is highly regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes core subjects, fine arts, and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during these formative years. Beyond the classroom, Highcrest benefits from a strong partnership with the local Wilmette community, characterized by active parent involvement and a focus on nurturing the "whole child." Its location on Hunter Road serves as a central hub for the district, reflecting the area’s dedication to maintaining high educational standards and preparing students for future academic success.
For more information, contact Highcrest Middle School at (847) 853-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmette, IL 60091-2209
(847) 853-2900
HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmette, IL with about 853 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilmette SD 39
- Total Students:
- 853
- Teachers:
- 69.54
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 853 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Asian
- 11.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.