Highland Middle School

589 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Middle School, located in Bellevue, Washington, is part of the Bellevue School District and serves a diverse student population in the heart of the Bel-Red corridor. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. By offering a variety of rigorous core courses alongside elective programs in the arts, technology, and world languages, Highland aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Middle School emphasizes a "whole-child" approach to education, encouraging student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, creating an environment where students feel safe to explore new ideas and take academic risks. With its focus on innovation and character development, Highland Middle School remains a key educational hub for the local Bellevue community.

589

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	293
Black	31
Asian	92
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
293 (49.8%)
White
118 (20.1%)
Asian
92 (15.6%)
Two or More
48 (8.2%)
Black
31 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bellevue School District
Phone:	(425)456-6469
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 6 193

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 196