HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Highlands MS is a public middle school that is part of the Highlands SD school district, located in Natrona Heights, PA with about 564 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Highlands MS 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.

Highlands Middle School, located in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, serves as a key educational institution within the Highlands School District. Operating under the district’s "Golden Rams" branding, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for the transition to Highlands High School. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-grade learners, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills.

In addition to its focus on classroom achievement, the school maintains a strong connection to the surrounding community. By leveraging its website, www.goldenrams.com, the administration provides families with essential resources, including district news, athletic schedules, and academic calendars. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that values inclusivity and school spirit, aiming to create a positive, engaging atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed both academically and socially during their formative middle school years.

For more information, contact Highlands MS at (724) 226-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065-1198
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HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Natrona Heights, PA with about 564 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Highlands SD
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 564 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.0%
Black or African American
9.9%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.