Great teachers. Administration could be better. Definitely need money for more textbooks and not for blackberrys! =)
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
this school needs to work on things that are important like making sure the students are passing, and helping them after school when they are struggling.
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/09
To begin with, Highland is a fantastic... for 'mainstream' people. The Honors and AP classes there are challenging, and the music program is great, although it will hold freshmen and students the teachers don't deem responsible back from their true potential. The coding teachers can teach you from not
... Read more even knowing binary to knowing your way around C++. The counseling department really has no interest in actually helping people, and their first resort, regardless of what emotional or family problems you have, is 'Oh, I'm sorry your life is doing bad, now drop the class.' I say all of the aforementioned things from experience. Concerning LDS, it's not that big of a problem, although the fact that there is a LDS seminary that's essentially on-campus is annoying. The LDS kids at school will try to convert you for about a week, and then just give Read less
Posted by a student on 06/13/09
I attend HHS. I really like my teachers and they have helped me so many times. This is a great school with a lot of nice kids.
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Posted by a student on 08/10/07
Highland is an all-around fabulous school! The AP classes are incredible and are better than some of my college classes. The AP writing teachers prepare you to become excellent writers in all situations--a skill that our world is greatly lacking. The music programs are top notch and worth taking.
... Read more During my tenure at Highland, I performed in Carnegie Hall with the symphony and my brother performed with the marching band in the Macy's Day Parade. As for the large Mormon population, it's quite exaggerated in these reviews. The sports programs are great. Your teammates are very diverse and you make tons of great friends. Read less
Posted by a former student on 04/13/07
I currently attend Highland High School, and I love it. People complain about LDS students a lot on here, and even though I am not LDS, I think that it is not that big of a deal. People who can get past the fact that not everyone believes the same thing will be absolutely fine at this school. The new
... Read more principal is great. You can tell he really strives to achieve the excellence that Mr. James, the former principal, had. The academics are outstanding at this school. We are number one in the state. What more could you want?! The music department is even more amazing. The teachers push their kids so hard to be excellent, and boy does it show. We have an amazing symphony and the best Marching Band in the Southwest. I would recommend anyone to go to Highland. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/17/06
HHS was a good school to attend. The teachers were great and wanted to help the kids out. Sports, well, coaches could have been better. For example ... girls volleyball, in the 4 years I was there, we had 4 different coaches, for both freshman and varsity, and a couple for JV. Parent involvement is good,
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Posted by a former student on 09/23/06
I think Highland High School is one or the best schools in Gilbert. It has the best music programs and great instalations, but there is alot of racial problems.
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/06
Highland.. If your child is going to take Honors, AP, or music classes, and your child doesn't have learning or emotional issues, then Highland might be the right school for you. There isn't much for an academically struggling student. As an Honors student, I can tell you that its classes will definitely
... Read more keep you on your toes. I am dissapointed at the seminary program, consisting mostly of Mormans, because it encourages religious segregation and cliques-an epidemic at Highland. Highland can take you far-if you're considered acceptable. Highland can be great for those pretending to live the perfect life, but remember those kids who fall through the cracks. Read less
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Gilbert schools — Highland High School is located at 4301 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert AZ 85234. 4301 E Guadalupe Rd is in the 85234 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Highland High School is the Gilbert Unified School District 41. Highland High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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