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”The City of Highland has always taken a proactive approach to community development. It is clear that the City of Highland is making a concerted effort to help existing business, as well as to encourage new business and industry to locate in Highland.“ - Rob Bowman, President and CEO - Terra Properties, Inc.

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Education

The educational opportunities available in Highland, Illinois and the surrounding areas give you and your family access to the best the region has to offer.  Your student will have a positive classroom experience and a choice of extracurricular activities no matter what school they choose to attend.

  • Highland public schools spend $8,996 per student, and there are about 21 students to every teacher.  This means that no expense will be spared when it comes to giving your child the best education available, and that they will receive the attention they need.  St. Paul offers faith based education in Highland and accepts students of any faith background. The students are given a strong Christian foundation from which they can build upon later in life.
  • Higher Education:
  • Whether you are beginning your college career or are looking to continue your education, Highland Illinois provides access to 18 colleges, universities, and vocational institutions within a 40 mile radius.  With such an impressive selection of institutions, people of Highland will have access to diverse areas of study, ensuring that the knowledge they need is always close to home.

Higher Education

Mc Kendree University www.mckendree.edu
Greenville College www.greenville.edu
Southwestern Illinois College www.swic.edu
Lindenwood University www.lindenwood.edu
Kaskaskia College www.kaskaskia.edu
St. Louis University www.slu.edu
Washington University School of Medicine www.medicine.wustl.edu
Webster University www.webster.edu
Eden Theological Seminary www.eden.edu
Park University www.park.edu
Sanford Brown College www.sanfordbrown.edu
Vatterott College www.vatterott-college.edu
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine www.siue.edu/dentalmedicine
University of Phoenix www.phoenix.edu
Harris Stowe State University www.hssu.edu
Selsius Corporation and Career Training www.selsiustraining.com
Ranken Technical College www.ranken.edu
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville www.siue.edu

 

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