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Highland Lakes School

19000 N 63RD AVE GLENDALE AZ 85308

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 45 of 246 in Arizona

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About Highland Lakes School

Highland Lakes School is one of the leading Elementary Schools in Arizona, providing quality academics and an excellent supportive community. The school serves grades PK-8 in the Deer Valley Unified School District, and has outstanding academic performance, with approximately 59% in math and 62% in reading, both above the state averages. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, Highland Lakes School provides focused, individualized instruction that promotes excellence. Its 36-acre campus has spacious new classrooms and beautiful athletic fields with collaborative classroom spaces that foster innovative, collaborative leadership.

Families appreciate the school's character education, community engagement programs, and technology integration. Highland Lakes School is located in a family-oriented neighborhood of Glendale, where median home prices are approximately $440,000. Highland Lakes School continues to be a popular choice among parents for academic performance and its community values of Elementary Schools in Arizona.

Highland Lakes School Contact Information

Address

19000 N 63RD AVE GLENDALE AZ 85308

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Phone

(623) 376-4300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 62% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1041
Total Students
$63141
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Lakes School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 67.8%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 16.9%
Black 3.1%
Two+ Races 6.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
67.8%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
3.1%
Two+ Races
6.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1041
47.7%
497 Female
52.3%
544 Male

Student Population

1041 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1011 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Highland Lakes School was ranked #79 among Arizona Elementary Schools and #75 among Arizona Middle Schools based on outcomes on state tests and school readiness for the next level of education.

FAQ

1.What is the school's primary objective for students?

A: Highland Lakes strives to encourage students to perform their best in school, establish positive relationships with others, and feel good about themselves as they develop into lifelong learners, who are supported in those endeavors.


2.What type of wellness initiatives does the school have to support students' well-being?

A: Highland Lakes have counselors, wellness activities, and wellness education around emotional and social skills that foster healthy students and well-being in their lives.


3.What types of activities do students have outside of class?

A: Students can participate in athletics, music, art, and clubs, and have the opportunity to learn to collaborate and be creative.


4.Does Highland Lakes interact with the local community?

A: Highland Lakes collaborate with local organizations and host community events.


5.How do teachers integrate technology into instruction?

A: Technology enhances the educational experience and prepares students for the next stage in their schooling and future careers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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