What grades does Highland High serve?

Highland High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the SALT LAKE CITY area.

Where is Highland High located?

Highland High is a urban school in SALT LAKE CITY, UT.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland High is 23.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in SALT LAKE CITY, UT?

Schools in SALT LAKE CITY include Highland High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the SALT LAKE CITY area.

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Tue

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Fri

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Fri

Thanksgiving HolidayBreak

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,009

Student:Teacher

23.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Salt Lake District

Econ. Disadvantaged

31.0%

Phone

(801)484-4343

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

54%

82th percentile in UT

Math Proficiency

21%

14th percentile in UT

Graduation Rate

82%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

552 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

167 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

380 test takers

Athletics

23 sports, 51 teams

960 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 24.2:1

Worse than average in UT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

533

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

81.63

100% fully certified

Counselors

5.5

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.18000001

Nurses

0.2

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,819

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,061

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,471

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 25%Local 61%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.6%

Below 150% poverty line

3.6%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,691

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,540

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,183 (47%)

Speech/Language Impairment

510 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

262 (10%)

Autism

239 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

93 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

65 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,973

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Fall Recess

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Fall Recess	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Holiday	Break	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Presidents Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—