Highland Jr High School

The staff present at this school have decided to neglect my child while he has been bullied the last few days and I wish they would handle it but if my child ends up being suspended due to self defense then im never letting my child go back. There reaction to my son being bullied was like they had no care in world and they had a numb expression to my son being hurt

We are so lucky to have this school close to our home.

We've been a CRRE family since 2018 and have now experienced the Building Blocks preschool program all the way through 6th grade. We have been so happy and impressed with CRRE and would highly recommend it. The principal, teachers, and staff truly care about kids and our kids have always been happy to go to school. There are many opportunities for parents to be involved and throughout the year there are family-friendly events to attend. My kids have had great classroom teachers and great specials teachers, many of whom have been at the school for years and are deeply connected to the school community. The P.E. teacher Mrs. Naumann runs many fun clubs and events for kids throughout the year, from cup stacking to running club to Bring Your Parent to PE Day to 6th grade flag football and Field Day. The principal Mr. Birgen is very involved and you'll see him helping in the carpool line every day, no matter the weather. He knows the names of all the kids and is always open to ideas and chatting with parents. We have not had kids enrolled in the special education programs but my friends who have say that it's great. If you're considering schools in the Gilbert area, CRRE should be at the top of your list.

My daughter attends this school and absolutely loves it! The school has high expectations in both academics and character. Teachers truly take the time to get to know all the students, understanding their strengths and individual needs. My daughter feels valued and encouraged to succeed every day by all the teachers at school. Students are respectful and kind, contributing to a positive and welcoming school culture. As an A-rated school, the academic quality is evident through engaging and well-planned lessons. Teachers make learning enjoyable while still challenging students to think critically. There are excellent support systems in place to help all students grow and succeed. Most importantly, the caring teachers and positive environment make it a place where students genuinely love coming to school. They also have several school events for families to attend.