Highland Free School

510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Free School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Free School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Highland Free School's student population of 42 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
42 students
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School Rankings

Highland Free School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Free School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#898 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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21-39%
32%
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21-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
American Indian
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5%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
33%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
53%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Free School's ranking?
Highland Free School is ranked #898 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Free School?
42 students attend Highland Free School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highland Free School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highland Free School offer ?
Highland Free School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Free School part of?
Highland Free School is part of Highland Free School (79061) School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Free School located?
Highland Free School is located in the Barrio San Antonio neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

School Reviews

5   12/9/2020
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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