HIGHLANDS SCHOOL

Highlands School is a Title I public school that is part of the Macon County Schools school district, located in Highlands, NC with about 321 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Highlands School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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, located in the scenic town of Highlands, North Carolina, is a unique K-12 institution within the Macon County School system. Because of its location in a remote mountain community, the school serves a tight-knit population, offering a continuous educational experience that spans from kindergarten through high school graduation. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit campus culture where teachers and staff often work with students throughout their entire academic journey, creating a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and individualized attention.

Academically, Highlands School provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success while taking advantage of the unique regional character of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The school balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to engage students in a smaller, rural setting. By maintaining a focus on both traditional academic excellence and the specific needs of its mountain-dwelling student body, the school remains the educational hub of the Highlands community.

For more information, contact Highlands School at (828) 526-2147 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.