SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

B-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

45%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

53%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Highland High School Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

46%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

43%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

46%
28%

ELA Proficiency

43%
34%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
N/A%

AZ Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

96%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

21%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

22

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

30%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

30%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

10%
2%

AP Computer Science

1%
0%

AP Math

5%
2%

AZ Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

19.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

11.94 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$109,250

AZ Average: $88,470

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

AZ Average: 5.3%

Median Home value

$450,067

AZ Average: $382,092

Median Rent

$1,986 /mo

AZ Average: $1,625

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

94.3%

AZ Average: 88.8%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

24:1

AZ Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

144

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$68,202

Average for all teachers in Gilbert Unified District (4239)

Student to Counselor Ratio

397:1

AZ Average: 412:1

Number of Support Staff

18

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

2

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

7

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

AZ Average: 87%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

83%

AZ Average: 79%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

248

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

7

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

1058

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

3

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

1

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

1

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$5384 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$11.05

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

71%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4%

Black

2%

Latino

18%

Multiracial

4%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

1%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

18%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

1%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

7%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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