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Highland West Jhs

901 North Santa Fe Avenue, Moore, OK, 73160

About Highland West Jhs

Highland West Junior High School is a public school in the Moore Public Schools district that serves students in grades 7–8. There are about 520 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 17:1, which means that teachers and students can interact with each other on a regular basis. The campus is home to a wide range of students, which reflects Moore's growing suburban population. The school's main academic focus is on teaching math and English language arts, as well as science and social studies. There are also extra classes to help students pursue their interests. According to current performance data, only 13% of students meet math proficiency standards, and only 21% meet reading proficiency standards. Highland West Junior High School is in a stable neighborhood with a supportive school community. It also has access to academic resources from the whole district. The school's focused grade-level structure, steady teaching environment, and dedication to helping students grow during early adolescence all show that it has potential, making it one of the top schools in Oklahoma

Highland West Jhs Contact Information

Address

901 North Santa Fe Avenue, Moore, OK, 73160

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Phone

(405) 735-4600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 21% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
520
Total Students
$59307
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 153 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland West Jhs

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
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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: 7:35 AM - 2:13 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 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 37.12%
Asian 1.92%
Hispanic 31.92%
Black 10%
Two+ Races 15.58%
Native Am. 3.27%
White
37.12%
Asian
1.92%
Hispanic
31.92%
Black
10%
Two+ Races
15.58%
Native Am.
3.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 520
49.62%
258 Female
50.38%
262 Male

Student Population

520 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

208 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Highland West Teacher Named District “Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year” Finalist

Moore Public Schools recently announced the finalists for District ESP of the Year (2023-24), and Calvin Hil from Highland West Junior High was recognized among the finalists — a positive acknowledgment of staff excellence and daily contributions to student success.

FAQ

Q1. Does Highland West Junior High School place a lot of importance on working together?

Ans. Working in groups and on projects is part of what students learn in class.

Q2. Do students have access to counseling services?

Ans. Counselors help people grow academically and personally.

Q3. How does the school help new students fit in?

Ans. New students can get help with orientation and advice.

Q4. Are there ways to improve your skills outside of class?

Ans. Clubs and other student activities are part of enrichment.

Q5. Does the school help students set goals?

Ans. Setting goals is encouraged by both advisory and classroom practices.

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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