Highland High School is a public high school located in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. It was built in 1992 and is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. It accommodates grades 9–12, and in 2010, the school had a student body of 2,957. In athletics, the school is known collectively as the Highland Hawks.
Serving 2,992 students in grades 8-12, Highland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,992 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland High School serves the northern part of Gilbert, AZ, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 4.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Highland High School's student population of 2,992 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,992 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#258 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and teal
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland High School's ranking?
Highland High School is ranked #258 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland High School often compared to?
Highland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Highland High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Highland High School?
2,992 students attend Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Highland High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland High School?
Highland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland High School offer ?
Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland High School part of?
Highland High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239).
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