HIGHLANDS SCHOOL

Highlands School is a public middle school that is part of the Northview Public Schools school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 470 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Highlands School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Highlands School is a public elementary school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Northview Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Highlands focuses on preparing young learners for success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates under the Northview Public Schools' mission to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community. By utilizing modern educational practices and maintaining an active campus environment, Highlands School aims to create a welcoming space where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at [nvps.net](http://nvps.net) serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, staff information, and resources.

For more information, contact Highlands School at (616) 361-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4645 CHANDY DR NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-1341
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HIGHLANDS SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 470 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
470
Teachers:
27.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 470 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Black or African American
7.0%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.