HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

348 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 71 Main St in Highland, New York, serves as a vital component of the Highland Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development. By providing a structured curriculum that aligns with New York State learning standards, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its core academic program, Highland Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic opportunities that help students build character, leadership skills, and collaborative abilities. With a focus on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Highland community, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures the unique potential of every student within a safe and encouraging setting.

348

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	56
Black	21
Asian	13
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
241 (69.3%)
Hispanic
56 (16.1%)
Black
21 (6.0%)
Two or More
15 (4.3%)
Asian
13 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	HIGHLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)691-1080
Website:	http://www.highland-k12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
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 99

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 126

Grade 9 1