At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
174
Highland School: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Highland School
Highland School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Chicago Heights. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Chicago Heights SD 170. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 15:1 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.
Questions worth asking Highland School
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Chicago Heights SD 170
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
84 reported students
U S Grant Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
147 reported students
Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
157 reported students
Wilson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
160 reported students
Greenbriar Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
174 reported students
Kennedy Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
193 reported students
Public schools near Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cook ISC ALOP Other · Region 07 South Cook ISC 4 | 06–11 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 0.6 mi |
| Speed Program for Adaptive Learn Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Speed Independence High School Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Speed Independence Elem Sch Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
| Speed Early Learning Center Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland School
What grades does Highland School serve?
Highland School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Chicago Heights SD 170.
How many students attend Highland School?
Highland School reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland School?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chicago Heights SD 170 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highland School in?
Highland School is part of Chicago Heights SD 170, based in Chicago Heights, IL, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Cook ISC ALOP (0.4 mi), Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) (0.6 mi), Speed Program for Adaptive Learn (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.