Very Good
#436 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 22% in state
Highland High School
High School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Gilbert, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 S GILBERT RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Highland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evit - Highland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Freedom Prep Academy - MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Astravo Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Astravo Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 736 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #22 of 38
- District spending per student
- $10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland High School is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland High School
Highland High School is a public high school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 3,027 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Highland High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland High School
What grades does Highland High School serve?
Highland High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland High School rank in AZ?
Highland High School ranks #436 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Highland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland High School a charter school?
No, Highland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland High School a Title I school?
No, Highland High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 146
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (480) 813-0051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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