School overview
At a glance
Reported students
704
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
465
Highland Middle School: 704 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Spokane. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Mead School District. NCES reports 704 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.3%) and multiracial (8.7%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Highland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 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 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
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.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Mead School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
796 reported students
Mountainside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
824 reported students
Mead Learning Options
Other · Grades KG–12
790 reported students
Farwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
Brentwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
468 reported students
Shiloh Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students