- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Highland High School
Federal NCES profile for Highland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340000246
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #34 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-147 students YoY
Highland High School held near 3,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-147 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.2 → 146.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-147 students YoY 040340000246 · Gilbert, AZ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,992 enr · 23:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert High School (2,418 students)
Highland High School held near 3,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-147 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.2 → 146.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Highland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- Greenfield Jun 1,160
Greenfield Junior High School
1,160 students
What this shows Highland High School reports 2,992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland High School compares
Highland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,992 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,992
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Highland High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland High School
How many students attend Highland High School?
Highland High School has 2,992 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,174 (2022-23) → 3,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-147).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland High School is 23:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland High School?
10.0% of students at Highland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland High School?
The largest demographic group at Highland High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland High School?
Highland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland High School ranks #34 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Highland High School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Gilbert High School (2,418 students), Desert Ridge High (2,103 students), and Campo Verde High School (1,863 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.