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Highland Free School

510 S Highland Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719-0857 -

School Notes Overview:

Highland Free School provides a unique learning environment for parents and students looking for an alternative to public schools. Our non-profit school was founded upon educational principles that were, at the time, fresh and innovative. Concepts such as the “open classroom,” where students no longer had to sit in straight rows of desks, and “student-based curriculum” that eliminated standard textbooks in favor of educational programs based on a student’s individual readiness and interests. We involved students and thier parents and tried to build a school community that would integrate the child’s school life and family life. The educational philosophy at Highland Free School is based upon the fact that children are naturally inquisitive and excited by learning. Our goal is to keep that inquisitiveness alive. We do so by providing an environment in which students are free to explore, discover and learn at their own pace, supported by genuine interest and respect of their peers and teachers....

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School Overview:

	Highland Free School
School Type	Alternative School
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 6
County	Pima County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	32 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	27%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 3 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 7 students
	Grade 3 - 4 students
	Grade 4 - 8 students
	Grade 5 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Highland Free School provides a unique learning environment for parents and students looking for an alternative to public schools. Our non-profit school was founded upon educational principles that were, at the time, fresh and innovative. Concepts such as the “open classroom,” where students no longer had to sit in straight rows of desks, and “student-based curriculum” that eliminated standard textbooks in favor of educational programs based on a student’s individual readiness and interests. We involved students and thier parents and tried to build a school community that would integrate the child’s school life and family life. The educational philosophy at Highland Free School is based upon the fact that children are naturally inquisitive and excited by learning. Our goal is to keep that inquisitiveness alive. We do so by providing an environment in which students are free to explore, discover and learn at their own pace, supported by genuine interest and respect of their peers and teachers.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85719)	School Zip (85719)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,066 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	25%
Population Average Age	24 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$23,324	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	32% / 68%	62% / 38%