Highland Middle School

243 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Junior High School, located at 17000 Summitview in Cowiche, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the Highland School District. Situated in a rural, close-knit community in the Yakima Valley, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, providing students with a structured environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and social-emotional development.

The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize student success and community engagement. By offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities, Highland Junior High aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents. As a central part of the Cowiche area, the school remains committed to providing a high-quality learning experience that reflects the values and needs of the local community.

243

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	192
Asian	1

Hispanic
192 (79.0%)
White
50 (20.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Highland School District
Phone:	(509)678-8870
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 82

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 81