11828 Native Dancer
Dancer, NM 87123

For the 2014-15 term, Highland got a new principal. He is incredibly driven and strives to make connections with students, supporting them however possible. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he makes it clear he truly cares about students. While there are surely some teachers who are lacking that same enthusiasm, there are some stellar teachers who work endlessly to educate their students. Highland presents a welcoming environment, filled with diversity. I was hesitant to start attending the school last year, having heard about a negative reputation. I was pleasantly surprised. As a sophomore moving into my second semester, I am faced with nothing but future opportunities, encouragement, and guidance as I move forward. Thank you, Highland, for letting me grow as a person.

My child enjoys this school much more than Sandia Base. He loves that he got to pick some of his own classes and gets to learn guitar. He has witnessed fights already that left children bloody. He has also been bullied already but the principal took care of it as soon as it was brought to his attention. So far this year the school had to be locked down only a couple months into the school year because someone had a gun outside the school. Glad to be leaving this state soon.

This school is located near the base and technology park, so the scientists that live nearby send their kids here. It is one of the biggest in APS. Great PTA who fundraises the money needed for wonderful events and renovations. Kind staff. Amazing pre-K program. Good diversity of students. Safe environment with strict safety protocols. Doors are always locked. Everything you need in a high quality education and enriching social landscape for your child. The only thing holding a student back from good education at this school is their own parents or home situation. Success seeds start at home, and only grow at school.