Highland Free School
Tel:
(520) 623-0104
Highland Free School serves 56 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Highland Free School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Highland Free School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Highland Free School's student population of 56 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 56 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
Highland Free School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Highland Free School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #198 out of 2111 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highland Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Highland Free School is Agave Middle And High School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Agave Middle And High School Math: 26% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 245 students10
0.3 miles
440 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2641 0.3 6-12 245 - Tucson Miles-exploratory Learning Center Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 311 students10
0.4 miles
1400 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060 0.4 PK-8 311 - Tucson Project More High School Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 72 students10
0.4 miles
440 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060 0.4 9-12 72 - Tucson Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 97 students10
0.5 miles
1333 E. 10th St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826 0.5 9-12 97 - Tucson Borton Primary Magnet School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 412 students10
0.7 miles
700 E. 22nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 0.7 PK-5 412
School Reviews
| 5 It's a small school over all but there're nice teachers! there're goats, chickens and dogs. There's a dog named pearl she is a friendly dog. I really like this school over all! There's a grassy area where you get to run around! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Amaiyah Castillo |
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