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Highland Park School

1738 E 2700 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

Top 10% School in Utah

Ranked 14 of 193 in Utah

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About Highland Park School

Highland Park School, a public institution, calls Salt Lake City, UT, home. It's situated in a city of moderate size. The school caters to grades K-6 and has a total enrollment of 502 students. In terms of academic performance, 70% of Highland Park's students met or exceeded the proficiency benchmark in math, while 50% did so in reading. The student-teacher ratio stands at 19:1, a figure that falls short of the district's average. The student body is fairly evenly split, with 49% identifying as female and 51% as male. Economically disadvantaged students make up 20% of the enrollment. The school employs 27 full-time equivalent teachers and has a full-time school counselor on staff. Highland Park School holds the 97th spot among Utah's elementary schools. Rankings are based on performance in state-mandated tests, graduation rates, and the school's effectiveness in readying students for high school. Seventy percent of Highland Park students achieved proficiency or higher in math, while half reached that level in reading. When compared to the district, the school outperformed in both math and reading, based on these measurements. In the Salt Lake District, 35% of students achieved proficiency or higher in reading, while 39% did so in math. Highland Park School outperformed the statewide averages in both subjects. Across Utah, 41% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and the same percentage for math.

Highland Park School Contact Information

Address

1738 E 2700 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

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Phone

(801) 481-4833

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 50% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
520
Total Students
$87820
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 14 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Park School

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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 82.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.5%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
82.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 520
51.5%
268 Female
48.5%
252 Male

Student Population

520 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

533 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The School Community Council (SCC) at Highland Park is actively involved in determining the school's focus. For the 2025–2026 school year, the council is managing a substantial Land Trust budget, exceeding $75,000. This funding will be used to support school improvement initiatives, including arts programs, walking safety measures, and instructional support.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Highland Park School serve?

Ans. Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Q2. How many students attend the school?

Ans. 502 students.

Q3. What is the student-teacher ratio?

Ans. 19:1.

Q4. How do students perform academically?

Ans. 70% are proficient in math; 50% in reading, above district and state averages.

Q5. What is the gender and economic makeup?

Ans. 49% female, 51% male; 20% are economically disadvantaged.

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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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