HIGHLANDS
12,040 Students
24 Schools
District Overview
Located at 426 School Street in Sebring, Florida, the Highlands public school district serves as a vital educational cornerstone for its surrounding small-suburb community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district delivers comprehensive learning opportunities across 24 operational schools, offering programs from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district currently serves a vibrant student body of 12,040 enrolled learners, providing a well-rounded and supportive environment tailored to every stage of primary and secondary education.
Behind this student body is a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,188 full-time equivalent personnel committed to academic excellence and school operations. The district's instructional framework is powered by 1,308 full-time equivalent teachers and 237 instructional aides who deliver direct classroom assistance and personalized learning support. Supported by over 1,640 operational and administrative staff members, Highlands offers a well-staffed educational environment designed to help families, students, and researchers engage with a thriving local school system.
Behind this student body is a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,188 full-time equivalent personnel committed to academic excellence and school operations. The district's instructional framework is powered by 1,308 full-time equivalent teachers and 237 instructional aides who deliver direct classroom assistance and personalized learning support. Supported by over 1,640 operational and administrative staff members, Highlands offers a well-staffed educational environment designed to help families, students, and researchers engage with a thriving local school system.
24
Total Schools
12,040
Total Students
1,308.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4,614 |
| Hispanic | 4,674 |
| Black | 1,994 |
| Asian | 176 |
| Two or More | 532 |
| American Indian | 36 |
| Pacific Islander | 14 |
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Hispanic4,674 (38.8%)
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White4,614 (38.3%)
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Black1,994 (16.6%)
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Two or More532 (4.4%)
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Asian176 (1.5%)
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American Indian36 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander14 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 9 |
| Middle | 4 |
| High | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 24 |
| Students: | 12,040* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 1,308.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.2 |
Schools in HIGHLANDS
Found 25 Schools
503 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
980 Students
High School 9th - 12th
600 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
710 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
576 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
17 Students
Other K - 12th
2 Students
High School 9th - 12th
0 Students
High School 6th - 12th
0 Students
High School 6th - 12th
141 Students
Other K - 12th
669 Students
Middle School 6th - 12th
604 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
569 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
829 Students
High School 9th - 12th
507 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
466 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
6 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
557 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,849 Students
High School 9th - 12th
840 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th