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Highland High

2166 S 1700 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84106

About Highland High

Highland High is a top public high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, with about 1,600 students in grades 9–12. It is known for its tough college prep environment and a 43% participation rate in Advanced Placement classes. It is also known as one of the best schools in the Salt Lake City School District. The school has about 22 students for every teacher, which creates a balanced and interesting learning environment, and it is one of the best High School in "Utah" . The student body is made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds. 38% of students are minorities, and 31% are economically disadvantaged. Highland High is one of the best schools in the state. It has a math proficiency rate of 31% and a reading proficiency rate of 55%. The school is known as one of the best in the area because it spends about $14,942 per student and has a good reputation in the community. Its strengths are that it is consistent in its academics and that it is dedicated to making sure that graduates are ready for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Highland High Contact Information

Address

2166 S 1700 E, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84106

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Phone

(801) 484-4343

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 31%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 31% in Math and 55% in Reading.
86
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2009
Total Students
$79448
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 126 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland High

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: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 61.77%
Asian 2.99%
Hispanic 22.55%
Black 3.88%
Two+ Races 4.63%
Native Am. 1.44%
White
61.77%
Asian
2.99%
Hispanic
22.55%
Black
3.88%
Two+ Races
4.63%
Native Am.
1.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2009
49.33%
991 Female
50.62%
1017 Male

Student Population

2009 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

365 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Highland High School is currently making big improvements to its buildings, such as building a new, multi-purpose athletic complex that will be used for both competitive sports and physical education. The school's performing arts department recently won the top award in the state for its orchestral and theatrical productions, which used new sound and lighting technology. The school has also started a Peer Leadership program to help new students and encourage students of all grades to work together in the classroom.

FAQ

Q1. Does Highland High teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does Highland High have?

Ans. Highland High has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

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

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
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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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