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Highland Elementary School

500 Highland Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460, United States

+1 (561) 202-0500

http://hges.palmbeachschools.org

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Highland Elementary School Overview

About This School

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary in Lake Worth, Florida, serving 976 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a staff of 68 teachers with an average salary of $53,413 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Support services include a counselor for every 488 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 70%, followed by 20% Black, 6% White, 1% Asian, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

976

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

68 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Palm Beach County

Students per Counselor

488:1

Highland Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.5:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

488

Students per Counselor

Highland Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,413

City Avg: $53,413

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor488:1

Highland Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.05%

Male

47.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 976 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.53%

Hispanic69.98%

Asian0.51%

Black19.88%

Two or More Races0.82%

Native American3.28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Elementary School

Q: What is Highland Elementary School?

A: Highland Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lake Worth.

Q: How many students attend Highland Elementary School?

A: Highland Elementary School has approximately 976 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Highland Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Highland Elementary School - Lake Worth, FL

Quick Facts about Highland Elementary School
School Name	Highland Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	500 Highland Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460, Lake Worth, FL
County	Palm Beach County
Phone	+1 (561) 202-0500
Total Students	976
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	68
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

What is Highland Elementary School?

Highland Elementary School is a elementary public located in Lake Worth.

How many students attend Highland Elementary School?

Highland Elementary School has approximately 976 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14:1.

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