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Highland Jr High School

6915 E Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, United States

+1 (480) 632-4739

http://highlandjunior.gilbertschools.net/

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Highland Jr High School Overview

About This School

Highland Jr High School is a public middle in Mesa, Arizona, serving 961 students in grades 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with a staff of 52 teachers. The average teacher salary is $65,057, while the school provides academic support through a counselor ratio of 480:1. Students at Highland Jr High School represent a diverse population, consisting of 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 3% Black.

961

Total Students

Grade 6-8

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

52 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

Grade 6-8

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

480:1

Highland Jr High 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

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

480

Students per Counselor

Highland Jr High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,057

City Avg: $60,001

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor480:1

Highland Jr High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.09%

Male

48.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 961 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White62.64%

Hispanic23.83%

Asian3.12%

Black2.71%

Two or More Races6.04%

Native American1.35%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Jr High School

Q: What is Highland Jr High School?

A: Highland Jr High School is a middle public located in Mesa.

Q: How many students attend Highland Jr High School?

A: Highland Jr High School has approximately 961 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Highland Jr High School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Highland Jr High School

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About Highland Jr High School - Mesa, AZ

Quick Facts about Highland Jr High School
School Name	Highland Jr High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	6915 E Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, Mesa, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 632-4739
Total Students	961
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	52
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Jr High School

What is Highland Jr High School?

Highland Jr High School is a middle public located in Mesa.

How many students attend Highland Jr High School?

Highland Jr High School has approximately 961 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Jr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Jr High School is 18:1.

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