Highland Free School

Summary:

Highland Free School is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Tucson, Arizona, with a diverse student population of just 44 students. Despite its small size, this school consistently outperforms the state and nearby Tucson Unified District schools on academic measures.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Highland Free School had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in English Language Arts (67-80% vs. 37-45%) and Science (67-80% vs. 37-45%). While Mathematics proficiency was more mixed (25-56% vs. 31-43%), the school's performance was still above the state average. Highland Free School's success is particularly notable for certain student subgroups, ranking 13th out of 1,170 Arizona elementary schools for Hispanic students in ELA and 5th out of 1,201 schools for students with special needs in Mathematics.

With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top quarter of Arizona elementary schools, Highland Free School stands out as a high-performing charter school. This success may be partially attributed to the school's higher per-student spending of $16,733, compared to the $6,966 to $12,731 range of nearby Borton Primary Magnet School, Safford K-8 School, and other Tucson Unified District schools. Overall, Highland Free School appears to be a model of academic excellence and equity, providing a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 510 S Highland Ave
       Tucson, AZ  85719-6427


(520) 623-0104

District: Highland Free School


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Hispanic:
27.3%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Free School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), Hispanic (27.3%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Rank History for Highland Free School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.08 679th 1141 40.5%
2013 53.49 548th 1158 52.7%
2021 37.90 691st 1226 43.6%
2022 65.11 299th 1000 70.1%
2023 74.78 293rd 1245 76.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.38 675th 1027 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.70 72nd 1201 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.98 149th 1116 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.87 573rd 1219 53.0%
2022 68.93 214th 824 74.0%
2023 85.76 144th 1219 88.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.11 698th 1220 42.8%
2023 49.36 548th 1216 54.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.76 801st 895 10.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.80 446th 1198 62.8%
2022 87.57 49th 716 93.2%
2023 97.79 13th 1170 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Free School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.96 855th 1161 26.4%
2022 34.36 582nd 800 27.3%
2023 65.92 304th 1024 70.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Free School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2002 31 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 31 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 30 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 36
2005 27 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2006 49 2 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 59
2007 43 2 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 61
2008 40 1 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 39 2 4 11 5 n/a n/a 0 61
2010 38 1 2 12 6 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 40 2 1 16 3 0 1 0 63
2012 30 2 2 17 2 0 1 0 54
2013 21 3 0 18 2 0 0 0 44
2014 20 1 0 23 2 0 2 0 48
2015 20 2 1 15 1 0 2 0 41
2016 22 4 1 17 1 0 2 0 47
2017 20 2 1 21 0 0 1 0 45
2018 28 3 1 23 0 0 1 0 56
2019 30 3 1 25 0 0 3 0 62
2020 30 3 1 20 0 0 2 0 56
2021 24 5 0 21 0 0 4 0 54
2022 22 3 0 14 0 0 3 0 42
2023 23 4 0 12 0 0 5 0 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Free School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 37 n/a n/a n/a
2003 37 n/a n/a n/a
2004 36 n/a n/a 61.1
2005 33 n/a n/a 87.9
2006 59 n/a n/a 71.2
2007 61 n/a n/a 52.5
2008 59 n/a n/a 57.6
2009 61 n/a n/a 52.5
2010 59 n/a n/a 59.3
2011 63 n/a n/a 57.1
2012 54 n/a n/a 46.3
2013 44 n/a n/a 43.2
2014 48 n/a n/a 50
2015 41 n/a n/a n/a
2016 47 n/a n/a 55.3
2017 45 n/a n/a 57.8
2018 56 n/a n/a n/a
2019 62 n/a n/a n/a
2020 56 n/a n/a n/a
2021 54 n/a n/a n/a
2022 42 n/a n/a n/a
2023 44 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Free School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 37 n/a n/a n/a
2003 37 n/a n/a n/a
2004 36 n/a n/a 61.1
2005 33 n/a n/a 87.9
2006 59 n/a n/a 71.2
2007 61 n/a n/a 52.5
2008 59 n/a n/a 57.6
2009 61 n/a n/a 52.5
2010 59 n/a n/a 59.3
2011 63 n/a n/a 57.1
2012 54 n/a n/a 46.3
2013 44 n/a n/a 43.2
2014 48 n/a n/a 50
2015 41 n/a n/a n/a
2016 47 n/a n/a 55.3
2017 45 n/a n/a 57.8
2018 56 n/a n/a n/a
2019 62 n/a n/a n/a
2020 56 n/a n/a n/a
2021 54 n/a n/a n/a
2022 42 n/a n/a n/a
2023 44 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Free School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $993 (5.9%) $455 (2.7%) $2,442 (14.6%) $9,395 (56.1%) $5,889 (35.2%) $15,284 (91.3%) $16,733

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Free School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6244
 29%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2512
 52%
Pacific Islander00
White3023
 23.3%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Highland Free School.

Students at Highland Free School are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American.


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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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