Highland High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85234 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#50 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#3960 of 16,910 nationally
About Highland High School
Highland High School is a public high located in Gilbert, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,992 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 50th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,992.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Highland High School ranks 32nd of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)21.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 21.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Towne Meadows Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
647 students · 987 m away
Liberty Arts Academy
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
296 students · 1.1 km away
Highland Jr High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
961 students · 1.3 km away
Canyon Valley High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 7–12
283 students · 1.4 km away
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students · 1.5 km away
Highland Park Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
787 students · 1.5 km away
San Tan Charter School
Gilbert · Charter other · Grades K–12
914 students · 1.6 km away
Superstition Springs Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
731 students · 1.7 km away
Leman Academy of Excellence East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
128 students · 2.1 km away
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
525 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Tucson Magnet High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,938 students
Trevor Browne High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,850 students
Westwood High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,135 students
Basha High School
Chandler · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,826 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,823 students
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Queen Creek · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,816 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland High School a good school?
Highland High School has a Success Index (US) of 67.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #50 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland High School rank in Arizona?
Highland High School ranks #50 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #3960 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School had 2,992 students in 2025.
Is Highland High School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.