School overview
At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
24th percentile
Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
174
Highland School: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Highland School
Highland School is a public 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 282 other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 45.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th 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 9:1 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.
Turn data into a school visit
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?
- 3How are the school's 0.25 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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