Highland Elementary

highland.inglewoodusd.com/

323 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School, located at 430 Venice Way in Inglewood, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Inglewood Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, student engagement, and character development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing district-wide resources, Highland Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between educators, families, and students. Through its official online portal, the school maintains transparent communication, providing families with access to essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding programs designed to enhance the student experience. Highland Elementary remains committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

323

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	162
Black	139
Asian	3
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
162 (50.2%)
Black
139 (43.0%)
Two or More
11 (3.4%)
White
5 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

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:	N/A
District:	Inglewood Unified
Phone:	(310)680-5460
Website:	http://highland.inglewoodusd.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 1