Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 585 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland School ranks within the top 1% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 957 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School is ranked #6 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Ridge School, Ridgeline School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
585 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Highland School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Alpine School District.
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