Highland Jr High School
6915 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Maricopa County
(480) 632-4739
School District
Gilbert Unified School District
Highland Jr High School Enrollment, Ranking, and Statistics
| PK | 0 |
|---|---|
| K | 0 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 614 |
| 8 | 618 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
Highland Jr High School is a public high school of the Gilbert Unified School District located in Mesa, AZ. It has 1,232 students in grades 7th through 8th. It has a student teacher ratio of 21.2 to 1.
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Full Time Teachers: 58
Enrollment Rank in Arizona: Unknown
Student/Teacher Rank in Arizona: Unranked
Full Time Teacher Rank in Arizona: Unranked
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Highland Jr High School Students by Gender
| School | District | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ Female |
621 (50%) |
9,161 (49%) |
| ██ Male |
611 (50%) |
9,429 (51%) |
Highland Jr High School Students by Ethnicity
| School | District | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ White |
927 (75%) |
12,882 (69%) |
| ██ Hispanic |
212 (17%) |
3,618 (19%) |
| ██ Asian |
34 (3%) |
851 (5%) |
| ██ Black |
32 (3%) |
697 (4%) |
| ██ Two or More |
13 (1%) |
341 (2%) |
| ██ American Indian |
9 (1%) |
159 (1%) |
| ██ Pacific Islander |
5 (0%) |
42 (0%) |
Highland Jr High School Free and Reduced Lunch Assistance
| School | District* | |
|---|---|---|
| ██ Not Eligible |
1,229 (100%) |
18,501 (100%) |
| ██ Free Lunch Eligible |
3 (0%) |
53 (0%) |
| ██ Reduced-Price Lunch Eligible |
0 (0%) |
36 (0%) |
| * School District values based on schools that reported lunch assistance data | ||
The percentage of Highland Jr High School students on free and reduced lunch assistance (0.2%) is significantly lower than the state average of 43.7%. This may indicate that the area has a lower level of poverty than the state average.
Students at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch Program. Families with incomes between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible for reduced price meals. Schools may not charge more than 40¢ for reduced-price lunches, nor more than 30¢ for reduced-price breakfasts. Students from families with incomes at or below 130% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free meals.
For 2014, a family of two needs to make an annual income below $20,449 to be eligible for free meals or below $29,100 for reduced price meals. A family of four needs to make an annual income below $31,005 for free meals or $44,122 for reduced price meals.
Highland Jr High School Trends Over Time
Total Students Over Time
| Year | Total Students |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1275 |
| 2006 | 1279 |
| 2007 | 1288 |
| 2008 | 1313 |
| 2009 | 1317 |
| 2010 | 1283 |
| 2011 | 1279 |
| 2012 | 1318 |
| 2013 | 1319 |
| 2014 | 1269 |
| 2015 | 1232 |
Student Teacher Ratio Over Time
| Year | Student Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 20.6 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 20.1 |
| 2008 | 19.7 |
| 2009 | 21.8 |
| 2010 | 21.9 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 21.5 |
| 2013 | 21.9 |
| 2014 | 21.2 |
| 2015 | 21.2 |
Lunch Assistance Over Time
| Year | Lunch Assitance |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.1443137254902 |
| 2006 | 0.12197028928851 |
| 2007 | 0.15450310559006 |
| 2008 | 0.1957349581112 |
| 2009 | 0.19134396355353 |
| 2010 | 0.23616523772408 |
| 2011 | 0.15011727912432 |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | 0.0037907505686126 |
| 2014 | 0.0031520882584712 |
| 2015 | 0.0024350649350649 |
Compare Highland Jr High School to Other High Schools
| 1,636.7% | 16.4:1 |
|
| 2,016.7% | 20.2:1 |
|
| 2,120.0% | 21.2:1 |
|
| This School | 0.2% |
|
| State Average | 43.7% |
|
| National Average | 48.3% |
|
Top Nearby High Schools
| School | Type | Grades | Students | Student Teacher Ratio | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Highland Jr High School Mesa, AZ |
Public | 07 - 08 | 1,232 | 21.2:1 | |
|
Highland High School Gilbert, AZ |
Public | 09 - 12 | 3,108 | 23:1 | 1 miles |
|
Franklin Junior High School Mesa, AZ |
Public | 07 - 09 | 283 | 23.4:1 | 3 miles |
|
Gilbert Christian Schools Gilbert, AZ |
Private | PK - 12 | 766 | 14:1 | 3 miles |
|
Cooley Middle School Gilbert, AZ |
Public | 07 - 08 | 959 | 25.4:1 | 3 miles |
|
Williams Field High School Higley, AZ |
Public | 09 - 12 | 1,859 | 28.7:1 | 3 miles |
|
Desert Ridge High School Mesa, AZ |
Public | 09 - 12 | 2,768 | 25.2:1 | 4 miles |
|
Gilbert Classical Academy High School Gilbert, AZ |
Public | 09 - 12 | 292 | 13:1 | 4 miles |
|
Greenfield Junior High School Gilbert, AZ |
Public | 07 - 08 | 836 | 19:1 | 4 miles |
|
Evit - East Campus Mesa, AZ |
Public | 10 - 12 | 237 | 15.8:1 | 4 miles |
|
Faith Christian School Mesa, AZ |
Private | KG - 12 | 115 | 7:1 | 5 miles |
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