At a glance
Reported students
961
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Highland Jr High School: 961 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,041
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about Highland Jr High School
Highland Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mesa. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 961 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 52 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
925 reported students
South Valley Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
875 reported students
Greenfield Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,160 reported students
Mesquite Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
648 reported students
Greenfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
919 reported students
Canyon Rim Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
905 reported students
Public schools near Highland Jr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley Middle School Middle · Higley Unified School District (4248) | 06–08 | 795 | 2.6 mi |
| Franklin Junior High School Middle · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 07–09 | 288 | 3.1 mi |
| Greenfield Junior High School Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 06–08 | 1,160 | 3.2 mi |
| Imagine East Mesa Middle Middle · Charter · Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc. (88369) | 07–08 | 140 | 4.1 mi |
| Desert Ridge Jr. High Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 07–08 | 925 | 4.1 mi |
| Fremont Junior High School Middle · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 07–08 | 822 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Jr High School
What grades does Highland Jr High School serve?
Highland Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Highland Jr High School?
Highland Jr High School reported 961 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,041 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 961 students and 52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highland Jr High School in?
Highland Jr High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cooley Middle School (2.6 mi), Franklin Junior High School (3.1 mi), Greenfield Junior High School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.