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
21:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.63
Niche Grade
A
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
28%
State Average
48%
Science
19%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
508:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
64.1%
Hispanic
21.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Black
2.5%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/28/2018
I have enjoyed so much from my years at Highland Jr High School stretching from all the amazing people to the teachers who always seem to find a way to make learning easier and way more effective. The food may not be the best but the memories you are sure to make will be amazing and will definitely make you want to come to school and they even may make you miss it.
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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Morrison Ranch
List Price Range
$375K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$668,751
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Household Income
$137,570
% of College Grads
49.1%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,545 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,734 - $3,800 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
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 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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