Overview

Highland Jr High School is a public school in Anderson, IN, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 2 middle schools in Anderson Community School Corp.

School Rating

Highland Jr High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Indiana with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
School leader: Ellen Pickett
(765) 641-2059
(765) 641-2067
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