Highlands SD

Situated at 1500 Pacific Avenue in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, Highlands School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Set within a large suburban environment, the district manages four operational schools that deliver a seamless academic pathway spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Serving as an essential community hub, the district—popularly known as the Golden Rams—provides structured learning environments designed to foster intellectual growth and community engagement across every developmental stage, with official administrative contacts and resources available online at goldenrams.com.

According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Highlands School District educates a student body of 2,047 children from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. To guide and nurture this learner community, the district maintains a robust personnel infrastructure with a total full-time equivalent staff of over 575 professionals. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 325 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 26 instructional aides, and 224 support staff members. This balanced ratio of educators and auxiliary personnel underlines the district’s commitment to providing comprehensive academic support, individualized instruction, and a well-maintained learning environment for all of its students.