About Us
Our Community
Highland Park is a welcoming, historic community with a forward-looking vision. Residents value strong educational opportunities and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Located in the heart of metro Detroit, Highland Park continues to grow beyond its industrial roots into a vibrant and thriving city.
This is only the beginning of continued progress in a community dedicated to putting children first.
FAST FACTS
City Incorporated: 1918
County: Wayne
Area: 2.98 square miles
Population: 8,390
Population Under 18 years: 19.9.1%
Median age: 45.1 years
A Roadmap to Student Success
“All students achieve their maximum potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum, with the support of a caring and prepare faculty, and a safe and secure learning environment that cultivates success for life.”
Children first. It is this singular focus that guides the educators and leaders of Highland Park School District.
Every decision, every action, every day is based on its relevance to student success. We have come a long way as a school district, and we continue to move forward in ways that best align our children for the world of tomorrow. They deserve no less.
We have a roadmap for educational excellence. The Education Strategic Plan embraces our core values and provides the framework for transforming the District into an exemplary model of modern education.
Our Mission
To provide a high-quality public education that assures students will receive a comprehensive learning experience which prepares them to compete in a global 21st century society.
Our Vision
All students achieve their maximum potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum, with the support of a caring and prepared faculty, and a safe and secure learning environment that cultivates success for life.
The District has four (4) Core Values that are the pillars of our mission and vision.
OUR 4 CORE VALUES
These core values are the foundation for the District’s Educational Strategic Plan that was developedand adopted for the District on July 2018. See Education Plan.