Highland Middle School

310 W Rockland Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048

www.d70schools.org

701 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in Libertyville, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Libertyville School District 70. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its strong community atmosphere, Highland emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to explore diverse interests through various elective programs and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and character development. The school offers a wide array of sports, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that aim to build leadership skills and school spirit. With a focus on modern instructional techniques and a supportive faculty, Highland strives to create a collaborative culture where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and inclusive setting.

701

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	65
Black	14
Asian	35
Two or More	43

White
544 (77.6%)
Hispanic
65 (9.3%)
Two or More
43 (6.1%)
Asian
35 (5.0%)
Black
14 (2.0%)

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:	Libertyville SD 70
Phone:	(847)362-9020
Website:	http://www.d70schools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 219

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 258