Highland Arts Elementary

www.mpsaz.org/highland/

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving students as part of the Mesa Public Schools district. Situated on East Adobe Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a large and well-established district, Highland benefits from structured curricula and resources designed to prepare elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being. By integrating standard academic subjects with various student activities, Highland Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in specific programs, current school events, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information on their official website at [www.mpsaz.org/highland/](http://www.mpsaz.org/highland/).

648

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Arts Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	176
Black	44
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	5

White
375 (57.9%)
Hispanic
176 (27.2%)
Black
44 (6.8%)
Two or More
34 (5.2%)
American Indian
11 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-7600
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/highland/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 99