HIGHLAND HIGH

highland.aps.edu

1,144 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland High School, located in the Southeast Heights of Albuquerque, is a historic institution that has served the local community for decades. As a prominent school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district, it operates under the mascot of the "Hornets" and maintains a deep connection to its neighborhood. The campus is known for its architectural significance, having been designed in the mid-20th century, and it continues to be a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for a diverse student population.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond its core academic programs, Highland High provides a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and student organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement. Through its website, the school keeps families informed about district resources, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting student success and maintaining strong communication with the Albuquerque community.

1,144

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	808
Black	73
Asian	24
Two or More	58
American Indian	94
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
808 (70.6%)
American Indian
94 (8.2%)
White
85 (7.4%)
Black
73 (6.4%)
Two or More
58 (5.1%)
Asian
24 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)265-3711
Website:	http://highland.aps.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,129
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 9 368

Grade 10 284

Grade 11 255

Grade 12 237