Highland Free School
Tel:
(520)623-0104
- Highland Free School serves 45 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Highland Free School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Highland Free School's student population of 45 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 45 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1093 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Highland Free School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Highland Free School is Direct Link II High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Direct Link II High School Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
0.3 miles
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-2698 0.3 9-12 25 - Tucson Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 6-8 | 8 students
0.3 miles
445 South Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.3 6-8 8 - Tucson Tusd - Distance Learning Program Grades: 6-12 | 203 students
0.3 miles
440 S. Park Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-2641 0.3 6-12 203 - Tucson Miles-exploratory Learning Center Grades: PK-8 | 318 students
0.4 miles
1400 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.4 PK-8 318 - Tucson Pace Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
0.4 miles
594 South Campbell
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.4 9-12 29
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