Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 605 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland School ranks within the top 1% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 957 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #6 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Ridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
605 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Highland School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Alpine School District.
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