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Highlands Elementary
About
Highlands Elementary is located at 3150 Colwood Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2R6. The school emphasizes inclusion and self-regulation, with a focus on acceptance, social-emotional learning (SEL), and teaching self-regulation strategies. Highlands also prioritizes improving students’ literacy and numeracy through explicit daily instruction and research-proven strategies.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Vancouver)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 903-3540
Email: highlands@sd44.ca
Principal: Deborah Wanner
Programs and Services
Library / Library Learning Commons (The Commons) The Commons is described as a hub for learning, exploration, research, and social connection, and it emphasizes inclusivity and student agency. It supports reading, research, inquiry, and leadership, and provides access to both physical collections and digital resources (including BC Digital Classroom and library catalogues). Music / Band & Strings Band and Strings are district fee-paying instrumental programs for intermediate students (Band: Grades 5–7; Strings: Grades 4–7). The program provides school-based instrumental instruction and complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum. Student leadership and service Students’ Council plans events and special functions to enhance the school, with elected members meeting bi-weekly. Peer Counsellors (Grades 6–7) support younger students on the playground at recess and lunch and are trained to help solve problems. Gifted Program The district offers programming for students who are academically gifted (identified through testing and screening), described as serving approximately 2% of students. Athletics and extracurricular sports Highlands describes its sports as an inclusive program with no try-outs, with students assessed and placed at an appropriate team level when needed; the school also notes the possibility of house team programs for younger grades. Awards and recognition A Grade Seven Awards Program recognizes and celebrates student excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and service.
- Basketball
- Cross-Country Running
- Volleyball
- Track and Field
- Kilometre Club
School Culture and Expectations
Highlands highlights inclusion and self-regulation as core goals, emphasizing acceptance and explicitly teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) skills and self-regulation strategies. The Library Learning Commons also states a focus on inclusivity and providing a safe, supportive environment where students feel supported in learning and skill development.
Location
Site: www.sd44.ca/school/highlands/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Phone: 604 903-3540
Address: 3150 Colwood Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7R 2R6
Highlands Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Highlands Elementary
54.92
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 55 - well above the district public school average of 47, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 53
Numeracy: 57
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
67.39
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 14 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
76.93
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
81.76
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 26 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 53, numeracy is 57, and overall is 55.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 4 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 57, while literacy is lowest at 53.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy was broadly stable since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 55, student commitment to learning is 67, critical thinking is 77, and college and career readiness is 82.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 82, while Academic Performance is lowest at 55.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
45.54
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 46 - well below the district public school average of 53, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
81.50
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
77.39
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 77 - well above the district public school average of 71, ahead by 7 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
81.27
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 81 - above the district public school average of 77, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 82, Health is 77, and Work Ethic is 81.
The strongest current area is Civic Engagement at 82, while Health is lowest at 77.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 31 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
77.68
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 34 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
88.60
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 89 - well above the district public school average of 44, ahead by 45 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
60.35
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 33, ahead by 27 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 78, Facilities and Personnel is 89, and Learning Resources is 60.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 89, while Learning Resources is lowest at 60.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
58.36
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - in line with the district public school average of 59, within 0 points.
Students report an academic orientation broadly similar to comparable schools.
84.96
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - above the district public school average of 82, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
74.69
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 68, ahead by 7 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 85 and Safety is 75.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 85, while Safety is lowest at 75.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
66.37
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - above the district public school average of 63, ahead by 3 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 66.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019/2020.