Highland Junior High School is a public school in southeast Mesa, Arizona. Students in seventh and eighth grade develop into scholars and active members of the community by studying a STEM-based curriculum with real-world applications. Offering a Gifted, Talented and Creative program, the seeds of academic excellence are nurtured and grown to promote successful future transitions to high school and higher education. An Honors Program is also available.
Competitive sports play a large role in keeping kids active and promoting teamwork. Students can join softball, volleyball, basketball or track and field teams or participate in dance or cheerleading. To encourage logical thinking, Highland Junior High School has a chess team. Tech and Code Clubs spark the interest of aspiring computer science professionals. The school’s National Junior Honor Society chapter helps acknowledge students’ academic excellence.
As a member of the Gilbert Public Schools District, students move forward to Highland and Gilbert High Schools. The district also offers virtual classrooms and accelerated programs.
Highland Jr High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6915 E Guadalupe Rd,
Mesa, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.67
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.67
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Reading Proficiency
65%
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Math Proficiency
55%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
52
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Full Time Teachers
52
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
10%
State Average
31%
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Math
30%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
508:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48.9%
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White
62.8%
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48.9%
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Economically disadvantaged
29.1%
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Hispanic
23.7%
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Two or more races
5.9%
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Asian
3.1%
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Black
2.7%
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Limited English proficient
1.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/24/2019
I liked Highland Junior High because of the teachers there. They were all very knowledgeable and caring. They seem to really care about student success and I felt safe there.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2024
One of the better schools I’ve been too but like a lot of the staff is really scary and sometimes I just really wanna die during the school day because of all the kids but yk. <3333. also I can’t rlly say anything abt the disabilities but I’ve seen the ones who do need help get help so yeah.
5/14/2020
10/10 I had the best experiences there
7/18/2016
Great School! Very happy with the school. Academics, Orchestra are A+. Never hear of any problems.
8/7/2014
This is a great school to get taught good and have fun.Please get this school up to a 10 it is way worth it.
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$370K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
74
Average Home Value
$636,804
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$137,570
% of College Grads
49.1%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,534 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,489 - $2,318 per month
- Highland Groves at Morrison Ranch Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 105 N Beebe St
- Gilbert, AZ
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Cooley Station Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Cosmo Dog Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Grills
Appaloosa Park
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Sagebrush Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Appaloosa Park
Sagebrush Park
Comstock Park
Sierra Madre Park
Rancho Corona Park
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Highland Jr High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,038 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Highland Jr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67. The average home value in this area is $636,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland High School, Desert Ridge High School, Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Jr High School.