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Highland Free School

At a glance

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

Elementary 1Grades K-6

510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719-6427·(520) 623-0104·All Arizona district rankings →

Statewide performance 2012–2023

2023: better than 80.2% of districts

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Summary:

Highland Free School is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Tucson, Arizona, with a total enrollment of 44 students. This standout school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance that far exceeds the statewide averages.

Academically, Highland Free School shines, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in science (78% vs. 34%), English Language Arts (50% to 80% vs. 37% to 45%), and Mathematics (25% to 56% vs. 31% to 43%). The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two years, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other schools in Arizona. With a diverse student population of 52.27% white, 27.27% Hispanic, 9.09% African American, and 11.36% two or more races, Highland Free School provides a rich learning environment.

Interestingly, the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $16,733 for the 2018-2019 school year may contribute to its academic success, suggesting access to additional resources or funding sources. Overall, Highland Free School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence, delivering exceptional outcomes for its diverse student population and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Highland Free School	Public, Charter	K-6	510 S Highland Ave	Tucson	85719	Pima County	Highland Free School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 623-0104	31	3	10.3		11 (35.5%)	4 (12.9%)	12 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pima County JTED	0.31 mi	60
Tucson Unified District	0.31 mi	102	208^th
Ha:san Educational Services	0.53 mi	1
CITY Center for Collaborative Learning	1.21 mi	3	88^th
El Pueblo Integral - Teaching & Learning Collaborative	1.22 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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