Highland Middle School

389 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 6506 State Route 229 in Marengo, Ohio, serves as a key educational hub for the Highland Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility within a supportive community.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural Highland community, reflecting the district’s commitment to localized education and student success. Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School typically promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help students explore their interests and build school spirit. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to maintain an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

389

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
368 (94.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
Hispanic
8 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Highland Local
Phone:	(419)768-2781
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 135

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 144