Highland Jr High School

highlandjunior.gilbertschools.net/

961 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Junior High School, located at 6915 E. Guadalupe Rd. in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent campus within the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with diverse elective opportunities designed to help students discover and cultivate their unique interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Junior High places a strong focus on student development and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage teamwork and personal growth. By maintaining a commitment to high academic standards and providing a structured, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

961

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	602
Hispanic	229
Black	26
Asian	30
Two or More	58
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	3

White
602 (62.6%)
Hispanic
229 (23.8%)
Two or More
58 (6.0%)
Asian
30 (3.1%)
Black
26 (2.7%)
American Indian
13 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)632-4739
Website:	http://highlandjunior.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	961
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 7 515

Grade 8 446