Highlands Middle School

2350 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highlands Middle School, located in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the Fort Thomas Independent School District, an area consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects while offering a variety of exploratory electives that encourage students to develop their creative and technical skills.

Beyond academics, Highlands Middle School is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, bolstered by a supportive faculty and an engaged parent base. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, designed to foster personal growth and social development. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Highlands Middle School prepares its students for success in the district’s renowned high school program and beyond.

732

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	656
Hispanic	23
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	3

White
656 (89.6 %)
Two or More
35 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.1 %)
Black
9 (1.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Fort Thomas Independent
Phone:	(859)441-5222
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 258