For the 2006-07 school year, the student population was 1,312, 85% of students were White, 10% of students were African American, 3% of students were Hispanic, and 2% of students were Biracial. When it comes to gender, 53% of the students were male while 47% were female.
Athletics
Highland participated in a number of athletic events. Highland was a part of the Olympic Conference, along with Muncie Southside, Connersville, Madison Heights, Huntington North, Noblesville, Carmel, and Jay County.
Basketball
Boys
3 Sectional Titles
2 Regional Titles
Girls
9 Sectional Titles
5 Regional Titles
1 Semi-State Title
State Runner-Up, 1986-87
Baseball
10 Sectional Titles, Regional Title
Adam Lind was named Indiana's "Mr. Baseball" in 2002
Football
1 Sectional Title
Softball
6 Sectional Titles
1 Regional Title
Track & Field
Boys
9 Sectional Titles
Girls
8 Sectional Titles
Teresa Henry was the first highland girls track and field member to advance to the State Championship in 1977 in the 100 yard dash. She was MVP from 1974–1977, and was co-MVP with other club members.
Cross Country
Boys
4 Sectional Titles
Kyle Baker was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award" in 1993
Girls
2 Sectional Titles
Lisa Nicholson was awarded the "Mental Attitude Award," along with finish 15 at State in 2000
Tennis
Boys
12 Sectional Titles
6 Regional Titles
Girls
State Runner-up
Individuals State Champion, Ashlee Davis
* Ashlee went undefeated, a combined 48-0, in her two championship seasons
Wrestling
Highland had three individual wrestling state champions, with Camden Eppert most recently winning in 2007 @ 103 lb weight class and again in 2009 @ 119 lb weight class against the same opponent, Brandon Wright.
Marching Highlanders
The Highland High School marching band was known as The Marching Highlanders. With a rich tradition of excellence, the Highlanders were known throughout the state for their unique uniforms and music. The Highlanders performed in full Scottishregalia, including kilts, plaids, and doublets. The Highlanders also had a bagpipe corps within their ranks, one of only a handful in United States high schools. As early as 1958, the Marching Highlanders began competing in the annual Indiana State Fair Band Day competition held in Indianapolis. From 1958 through 1975, the Highlanders were a presence and force to be reckoned with, earning the title of State Champion on three occasions. The Highlanders returned to the State Fair in 2004, and repeatedly proved their skills by earning the championship title in 2005, 2007, and 2009. In 2010, after consolidation, the Marching Highlanders performed as the Anderson High School Marching Highlanders and once again received the championship. In the years not participating in the State Fair, the Highlanders participated in the ISSMA Marching Band State Finals, competing in either Class A or B, depending on enrollment. While never attaining champion status, they were considered one of the premiere bands in the state.
ISSMA State Finals
2003 - ISSMA Regional Participant, Class A
2002 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
2000 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
1998 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
1997 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place
1996 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place
1995 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 3rd Place
1994 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 6th Place
1993 - ISSMA State Finals, Class B, 5th Place
1992 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place
1990 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 9th Place
1989 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
1988 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A,5th Place
1987 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 4th Place
1986 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 6th Place
1984 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 8th Place
1978 - ISSMA State Finals, Class A, 5th Place
1976–1983 - All-state Marching Band Contest/ISSMA – District & Regional Participants
