Highland Middle School

(330)239-1901

824 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 3880 Ridge Rd in Medina, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Highland Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to think critically and engage meaningfully with their community.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture driven by a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. With a focus on character development and student achievement, the institution strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting that empowers young adolescents to reach their full potential.

824

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	755
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	19
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
755 (91.6%)
Two or More
23 (2.8%)
Hispanic
22 (2.7%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	(330)239-1901
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 261

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 282