Highland School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cook Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Highland School?
315 students attend Highland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Highland School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland School?
Highland School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland School offer ?
Highland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland School part of?
Highland School is part of Wallingford School District.
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