Serving 3,027 students in grades 8-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 3,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Highland High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Highland High School is ranked #168 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
3,027 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highland High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Highland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 3,027 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
