Highland Elementary School

www.hvs.org/o/highland

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Elementary School is a public school located in Highland, Michigan, and is part of the Huron Valley Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational learning across core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for being an active part of the Highland community, often involving families in school activities and prioritizing a partnership between parents and educators. By utilizing the resources of the Huron Valley School district, Highland Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and student support services intended to help every child succeed. The school’s administration and staff aim to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for their future transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

292

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	22
Black	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
247 (84.6%)
Hispanic
22 (7.5%)
Black
11 (3.8%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Huron Valley Schools
Phone:	(248)684-8070
Website:	http://www.hvs.org/o/highland
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 42