Highlands Middle School is a magnet school specializing in Aviation and Military Science for grades six through eight. Located in Highlands, it is part of the Duval County Public School system and serves students from all over Jacksonville. The student population ranges from around 750 to 800 students, and the school boasts a student-teacher ratio is 18-to-1, which is better than average for the district.
In addition to core subjects, Highlands offers students a unique opportunity to develop their interest in aviation and leadership skills. The school integrates its Aviation and Military Science program throughout the academic curriculum and gives students hands-on experience. For example, an aviation ground school elective puts students in the cockpit of on-site flight simulators while they learn the principles of flight. Students can also participate in outdoor confidence courses, indoor rock climbing, physical training programs, field trips and special guest lectures.
Students at Highlands Middle School are required to wear uniforms; each grade wears a different color. The Wildcats show school spirit in various sports, including football, basketball and cheerleading. Numerous clubs also engage students, such as the Spanish Club, the Art Club and the Student Government Association. This school offers numerous opportunities for students to learn transferrable skills they can take on to future endeavors.
Highlands Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
10913 Pine Estates Rd E,
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Jessica Guthrie
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Niche Grade
C
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
35%
State Average
22%
Science
47%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
374:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
77.2%
White
8.2%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/27/2025
My students studied here for more than a year and up to now. So far I haven't heard any problems with him, he loves his school so far, with free meals. The teacher updates me with his performance, so I think this is a good middle school for him. There is a also a police officer roaming around which...
9/26/2024
I used to go to highlands I just left this year. THIS SCHOOL SUCKS teachers are okay but I learned almost nothing i was not challenged at all. They didn’t do advanced class but spilt each grade into “teams” but it was clear one team had the “less smart kids” but they would throw in some smart kids i...
9/7/2024
Highland Middle School has been a terrible experience for my child and me, and I strongly discourage anyone from enrolling their kids there. Despite being in advanced and accelerated classes since fifth grade, my daughter failed her language arts class last year. I transferred her to another school...
8/23/2024
I was a student at this Highlands JR. High School back then. It was bad then and it is still bad to this day. They haven't even tried to fix it. I know how bad this school is because all my nieces and nephews went there or are still attending. The school encourages the bullying. Racism towards white...
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About Highlands
List Price Range
$129K - $667K
Homes For Sale
40
Average Home Value
$226,649
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Household Income
$57,214
% of College Grads
14.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,419 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.5%
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Homes for Rent
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$1,430 - $1,955 per month
- Seaton Preserve
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 756+ Sq Ft
- 1173 Pecan Park Rd
- Jacksonville, FL
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