Highland High School

971 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in Highland, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the School Town of Highland, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus is a central hub for the town, fostering a strong sense of community pride and involvement through its diverse range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities to support different student pathways. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, Highland High School strives to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to become engaged, responsible citizens. By leveraging community support and dedicated faculty, the school maintains a tradition of spirit and scholastic achievement that remains a cornerstone of the Highland area.

971

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	328
Black	116
Asian	19
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
476 (49.0%)
Hispanic
328 (33.8%)
Black
116 (11.9%)
Two or More
31 (3.2%)
Asian
19 (2.0%)
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:	School Town of Highland
Phone:	(219)922-5610
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 9 252

Grade 10 274

Grade 11 231

Grade 12 212

Ungraded 2