In the tradition of Western civilization, education and classical education have always been synonymous. Classical education can be distinguished from modern education, in that it does not neglect the important first step of giving students the classical tools for both intellectual development and for understanding their classical, Christian heritage.
Our faith statement is the Apostles’ Creed, the most ancient and widely accepted expression of the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. Highlands Latin teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality, and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God.
In the traditional classroom, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher carefully leads students into an understanding of each subject. The traditional classroom is consistent with human nature and the experience of many decades has demonstrated its superiority over the modern child-centered classroom.
Type: K-12 Classical, Christian
Enrollment: 685
Average Class Size: 16
3-Year Average SAT: 1354 (1600 scale)
3-Year Average ACT: 30
ITBS scores: Top 1% Nationally
23% of seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended in last 3 years.
24% of seniors accepted to Governor’s Scholars Program and Governor’s School for the Arts in last 3 years.
Graduates Accepted To: Bellarmine, Boston College, Boston University, Centre, Dartmouth, Hillsdale, MIT, U.S. Naval Academy, New College of Florida, Notre Dame, Princeton, Purdue, Rose-Hulman, St. John’s, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Michigan, UPenn, UVa, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and West Point
Each year, family and friends look forward to the HLS Christmas Cantatas. Under the direction of Dr. Louie Bailey, Mrs. Rhonda Hibdon, and Mrs. Jennifer Gilcreast, the HLS student choirs tell the Christmas story with scriptures and song.
The Highlands Latin Drama Troupe presented It's a Wonderful Life in front of large, energetic crowds on November 8, 9, and 10 at the Spalding University Center.
Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate the four HLS seniors who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
"I am thrilled to report that my son is now excited again about school and learning...I appreciate the faculty and administration and can’t wait to see [our son] continue to grow this year.”
“Like all children, [our daughter] has a natural curiosity and a child-like wonder at the things of the world, whether socially, spiritually, or scientifically. HLS provokes that spirit in her and we love watching."
“I’m so thankful that I can spend this morning with my boy, doing his schoolwork together instead of sending him off for a 40-hour school week! And that when he does go, it’s such a special place we’re sending him to.”