Highland MS

698 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located at 402 Shenango Road in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Blackhawk School District. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school focuses on the academic and social transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a quiet, residential-adjacent setting, providing a structured environment for middle-grade learners to explore a variety of subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective courses designed to foster personal growth and academic preparation.

As part of the Blackhawk community, Highland Middle School emphasizes the importance of community connection and student development. The school utilizes a standard Pennsylvania curriculum that aims to build foundational skills in math, science, language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school encourages student involvement in various programs, which helps cultivate a sense of school spirit and social responsibility, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to Blackhawk High School.

698

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
631 (90.4%)
Hispanic
25 (3.6%)
Two or More
24 (3.4%)
Black
11 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blackhawk SD
Phone:	(724)843-1700
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5 169

Grade 6 188

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 170