Highland Free School serves 42 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Highland Free School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Highland Free School's student population of 42 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Free School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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.
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!
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