Highland Middle School

234 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in Ault, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the educational development of students in the Highland School District Re-9. As a smaller, rural-community school, it focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can transition from elementary education to the more rigorous expectations of high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering personal growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic and professional endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Highland Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school frequently engages with the local Ault area to create a sense of belonging for its students, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage teamwork and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and a positive social climate, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body within a close-knit, small-town atmosphere.

234

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	83
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
144 (61.5%)
Hispanic
83 (35.5%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.9%)

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:	Weld County School District No. Re-9
Phone:	(970)834-2820
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 78

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 76