Serving 744 students in grades 7-8, Highland East Jhs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland East Jhs's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland East Jhs ranks within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland East Jhs is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
8%
8%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland East Jhs's ranking?
Highland East Jhs is ranked #415 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland East Jhs often compared to?
Highland East Jhsis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland East Jhs?
744 students attend Highland East Jhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Highland East Jhs students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland East Jhs?
Highland East Jhs has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland East Jhs offer ?
Highland East Jhs offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highland East Jhs part of?
Highland East Jhs is part of Moore School District.
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