Welcome to Highland High
Rise and Soar
The Hawk family provides an accepting, positive learning environment where growth and success happen.
Highland High attracts students and families as a comprehensive high school that offers excellence in all areas, from academics to athletics. Students can choose from an extensive range of enriched academic pathways, electives, performing arts programs, and extra-curricular activities.
Our award-winning performing arts department includes marching band, choir, orchestra, and theatre programs. Highland is proud to be a 6A school for athletics offering high-performing programs with a tradition of high-achieving athletes, both on and off the field.
We are proud to be an A-Rated School by the Arizona Department of Education.
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Brian Yee, Principal
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Brandon Larson, Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
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DJ Spetz, Assistant Principal
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Lauren Harmon, Assistant Principal
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Melissa Preuhs, Dean of Students
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Cheryl Becker, Teacher on Special Assignment
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