Highland Jr High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,317 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 75th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6915 E. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212
School District Details
- Gilbert Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,566
- Graduation Rate: 87.3%
- Dropout Rate: 4.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.5
- Enrolled Students: 38,742
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,317
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 60.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 653 (49.6%)
- Females: 664 (50.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 86 (6.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 166 (12.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 252 (19.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.5% |
| Black | 43 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 49 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 12.4% |
| White | 1,056 | 80.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 631 | 47.9% |
| 8th Grade | 686 | 52.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $39,969
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,231 | 44% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,624 | 57% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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