On a comprehensive campus that stretches back a half-mile from Guadalupe Road, Highland High fills its halls with more than 3,000 students in ninth through twelfth grades as the largest high school in the Gilbert Public Schools District.
At the home of the Hawks, the faculty take pride in the unique breadth of educational offerings for their students. For starters, Highland hosts a renowned AP Capstone program where students can research a particular area of interest in order to solve a specific problem in the community.
To prepare students for life after graduation, the school oversees a robust career and technical education program where students can pursue interests in agriscience, culinary arts, fashion, marketing, sports medicine and a range of other disciplines. If those specialties weren’t enough, the number of extracurriculars is astounding for a high school. A few of these extracurricular opportunities include broadcasting, dance, robotics, Model UN and more than 50 others.
Highland High also is home to one of the top athletics programs in the state, with top notch facilities on campus including a football stadium, 10 tennis courts, eight basketball courts and several ball fields. Aspiring Hawks can compete in more than a dozen sports from football to swimming and diving.
With all the opportunities in and out of class from games on the field to holiday concerts, any student can find an opportunity to soar at Highland High.
Highland High School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
4301 E Guadalupe Rd,
Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
A-
B
B+
B-
C+
B
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
146
Full Time Teachers
146
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
81.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
19%
State Average
44%
Science
36%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
349:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
69.1%
Hispanic
19.5%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
1,006 Students
Northern Arizona University
691 Students
University of Arizona
465 Students
Grand Canyon University
263 Students
Brigham Young University
262 Students
Mesa Community College
234 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
209 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
200 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
199 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
172 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
222 Students
Psychology
155 Students
Nursing
153 Students
Biology
145 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
135 Students
Engineering
60 Students
Computer Science
58 Students
Marketing
55 Students
Mechanical Engineering
55 Students
Dental Hygiene
50 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/5/2025
I love Highland High School. It is a large school, so there are so many amazing people to meet and friends to make. The best part of Highland is the music program - the bands, orchestras, and choirs are very high-level and are so much fun to be a part of. The theatre and art departments are also very professional and exciting. Some of the core-subject teachers aren't always the best at meeting their students' needs, though, so I would like them to begin meeting students where they are to ensure they learn as best as they can.
1/12/2025
I attended Highland high school for four years and graduated in may 2024. I really enjoyed the social aspect of the school. It was very inviting and made me feel like I got such a great high school experience. I was on the cheer team at this school which greatly contributed to my experience there. I would not trade those four years for anything!
10/12/2024
We have enjoyed our time at Highland High School. Some hiccups early, but over all it has turned out pretty good for our now Senior.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/3/2024
So the curriculum at this school is a hot mess ! Especially the science classes . Students that take regular standard science classes not honors not AP get similar curriculum . All the students are failing . Test are being failed . Students give up because they know they wont pass the test .Assignme...
2/29/2024
Highland hs is very crowded. The school halls are unsafe to walk through . Students have to push into each other due to the overcrowded halls . The streets can’t handle all the cars . The parking situation for students is getting worse . The administrator all seem to hate their jobs . The school jus...
9/8/2022
I recently went to lunch with a large group of women who had children at highland. We all had the same concerns. I thought it was my kids. First, everyone there had multiple kids failing a math or science. Highland has had a teacher quit in math or science every year mid semester on my kid. No matte...
3/7/2017
This is a school that offers something for everyone. I have 3 kids that are either presently attending or have graduated. All three received an excellent education and found their place. The soccer teams, the physics department (the science department in general) and the FFA department are all place...
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Average Home Value
$642,519
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
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Highland High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Gilbert, AZ and is served by the Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 3,146 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Highland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $642,519. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa, San Tan Charter School, Highland Jr High School, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland High School.