Highland High School is a public high school located in Gilbert, Arizona, United States. It was built in 1992 and is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. It accommodates grades 9–12, and in 2010, the school had a student body of 2,957. In athletics, the school is known collectively as the Highland Hawks.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, Evit - Highland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 64%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Highland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Evit - Highland High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 91% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Black and teal
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit - Highland High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
8%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Highland High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Highland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Highland High School?
1 students attend Evit - Highland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Highland High School students are White.
What grades does Evit - Highland High School offer ?
Evit - Highland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Highland High School part of?
Evit - Highland High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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