Highland High is a public high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving 1,980 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Salt Lake District, which is ranked 54 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 33rd to 121st out of Utah high schools.
Highland High generally performs better than the Salt Lake District and the state average on the Utah Aspire Plus assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 47.9% of 10th-grade students at Highland High were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 36.4% for the Salt Lake District and 44.6% for the state. The school's Hispanic and White student subgroups perform relatively well compared to other schools in the state, ranking 23rd and 26th, respectively, out of Utah high schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is weaker, ranking 77th out of 93 high schools in the state.
Highland High has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (29.75%) compared to some nearby schools like East High (50.74%) and Innovations High School (41.64%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. This contrast suggests that Highland High may face competition for students and resources from these nearby schools, some of which are ranked among the top high schools in the state.
Salt Lake District
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,980 students attended Highland High.
Highland High ranks 54th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Highland High are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.
Highland High is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Beacon Heights SchoolElementary : Dilworth SchoolElementary : Hawthorne SchoolElementary : Highland Park SchoolElementary : Liberty SchoolElementary : Nibley Park SchoolElementary : Whittier SchoolMiddle : Hillside Middle