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Highlands School

4645 CHANDY DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

Ranked 173 of 305 in Michigan

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Highlands School

4645 CHANDY DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

About Highlands School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 42% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
434
Total Students
$41645
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 69.35%
Asian 1.15%
Hispanic 9.68%
Black 7.83%
Two+ Races 11.98%
Native Am. 0%
White
69.35%
Asian
1.15%
Hispanic
9.68%
Black
7.83%
Two+ Races
11.98%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 434
49.77%
216 Female
50.23%
218 Male

Student Population

434 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Highlands School Contact Information

Address

4645 CHANDY DR NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

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Phone

(616) 361-3440

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TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highlands 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
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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: 8:05 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

June 5th: Last Day of School for the Year Highlands School will be on a half day schedule. Students dismissed 11:15 a.m. School is out for summer This date marks the end of classroom instruction and the conclusion of end-of-year academic activities for students and staff. End of Day Activities End of the School Year The new calendar will include:

FAQ

Q1. What type of learning environment does Highlands School provide?

Ans. The Highlands School is a school for students who need special educational assistance and individual academic programs.

Q2. Does Highlands School use smaller classroom settings?

Ans. Yes. Smaller instructional groups help staff provide more individualized support and classroom guidance at Highlands School.

Q3. How are students supported socially at Highlands School?

Ans. Counseling support and structured routines help students strengthen communication, behavior, and classroom participation skills.

Q4. Are enrichment opportunities available at Highlands School?

Ans. Students participate in selected arts activities, physical education, and school-based enrichment experiences throughout the year.

Q5. How do families work with Highlands School staff?

Ans. Parents commonly communicate directly with teachers and support staff regarding student goals, schedules, and academic progress.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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