Serving 1,065 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highland Lakes School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,065 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Lakes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Lakes School's student population of 1,065 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,065 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Lakes School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Lakes School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
17%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
65%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Lakes School's ranking?
Highland Lakes School is ranked #236 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland Lakes School often compared to?
Highland Lakes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Verde Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Lakes School?
1,065 students attend Highland Lakes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Highland Lakes School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Lakes School?
Highland Lakes School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Lakes School offer ?
Highland Lakes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Lakes School part of?
Highland Lakes School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Lakes School located?
Highland Lakes School is located in the Arrowhead Ranch neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Arrowhead Ranch.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
I'm a current student here, and the staff are all incredibly kind and supportive. They try their best to help you if you aren't understanding something, and the students are also very nice. Highland Lakes has a no tolerance policy for bullying, and everyone I know has never had a bullying problem while being at the school.
5 11/16/2015
I was part of the renaissance for the profoundly gifted and it was good it prepared me for my current schooling at Xavier so I would definitely look into that besides that the school is a pretty ok school I love Mr.Rockey (main band director), Ms.Johnson (flute instructor and choir director)!
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