Highland High School

Highland CUSD 5
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
844 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Highland High School, located at 400 Broadway in Highland, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Highland Community Unit School District No. 5. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded experience that balances rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment and community engagement, Highland High School strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills, character, and leadership abilities necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.
844
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    759 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.8%)
  • Black
    8 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Highland CUSD 5
Phone: (618)654-7131
Website: http://www.highlandcusd5.org/hhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
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
Grade 9 214
Grade 10 199
Grade 11 192
Grade 12 239
Gender Ratio