Highland School

899 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highland School, located at 490 Highland Ave. in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Cheshire Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while simultaneously emphasizing social-emotional development to help students transition successfully through their middle childhood years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Highland School is known for its commitment to community and character building. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and collaborative projects into the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Highland School maintains a strong partnership with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous learning with personal growth.

899

Total Students

64.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	643
Hispanic	113
Black	23
Asian	87
Two or More	32

White
643 (71.6%)
Hispanic
113 (12.6%)
Asian
87 (9.7%)
Two or More
32 (3.6%)
Black
23 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheshire School District
Phone:	(203)272-0335
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 101

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 124

Grade 6 130