Highland High School
School Overview
Highland High School is a public school located in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a school in Salt Lake City School District district.
According to the Utah state assessment result, 44% of students are proficient in Math learning and 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,686 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 85 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,686 students are attending Highland High School. By gender, there are 855 and 831 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 16 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Total | 16 | 9 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 85 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 89.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 85 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 85 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 10.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 337 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 79,258 Households |
| Population | 191,598 |
| Male | 100,742 |
| Female | 97,008 |
| Child Population | 47,144 |
| Total Housing Units | 86,086 Units |
| Average House Value | $314,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $985 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,670 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 753 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 45 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 355 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highland High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 753 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 127 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 238 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 653 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 45 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 355 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Salt Lake District
In Salt Lake District, 43 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
30 private schools are serving students in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.