Highland Free School (79061) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 35 students in Highland Free School (79061) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Highland Free School (79061) School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Highland Free School (79061) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
How many schools belong to Highland Free School (79061) School District?
Highland Free School (79061) School District manages 1 public schools serving 35 students.
What is the rank of Highland Free School (79061) School District?
Highland Free School (79061) School District is ranked #177 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Free School (79061) School District?
40% of Highland Free School (79061) School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 1 school
Grades: KG-06
Enrollment: 35 students
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall District Rank
: Top 30% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
