Highland Middle

639 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in the historic Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a vibrant educational hub for students in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Housed in a notable facility on Norris Place, the school is well-integrated into its surrounding community, often benefiting from the diverse and creative spirit of the local area. The school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, Highland Middle strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development. As a staple of the Louisville educational landscape, Highland Middle School continues to work toward its mission of providing a structured, supportive, and enriching learning experience for its diverse population of middle-grade learners.

639

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	76
Black	143
Asian	19
Two or More	60

White
341 (53.4%)
Black
143 (22.4%)
Hispanic
76 (11.9%)
Two or More
60 (9.4%)
Asian
19 (3.0%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8266
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 216

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	232
Grade 7	191
Grade 8	216

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	48.5%
Male	329	51.5%

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