Highland Middle School

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 2941 41st St in Highland, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the School Town of Highland district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging a sense of community pride and personal responsibility.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth and its active role within the Highland community. Through a combination of experienced faculty, modern educational resources, and a variety of clubs and athletic programs, Highland Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. As a central hub for local youth, the institution emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, ensuring that students are well-supported as they navigate their formative adolescent experiences.

726

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	248
Black	88
Asian	9
Two or More	24

White
357 (49.2 %)
Hispanic
248 (34.2 %)
Black
88 (12.1 %)
Two or More
24 (3.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)922-5620
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 243