Highland Lakes School serves 1,010 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Highland Lakes School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Lakes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Lakes School's student population of 1,010 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Lakes School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Lakes School is 0.44, 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
#148 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
46%
Black
3%
6%
White
74%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Lakes School's ranking?
Highland Lakes School is ranked #148 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Lakes School?
1,010 students attend Highland Lakes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Highland Lakes School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Lakes School?
Highland Lakes School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Lakes School offer ?
Highland Lakes School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Highland Lakes School part of?
Highland Lakes School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
I'm a current student here, and the staff are all incredibly kind and supportive. They try their best to help you if you aren't understanding something, and the students are also very nice. Highland Lakes has a no tolerance policy for bullying, and everyone I know has never had a bullying problem while being at the school.
5 11/16/2015
I was part of the renaissance for the profoundly gifted and it was good it prepared me for my current schooling at Xavier so I would definitely look into that besides that the school is a pretty ok school I love Mr.Rockey (main band director), Ms.Johnson (flute instructor and choir director)!
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