In total, Highland lost approximately 75,000 square feet of space due to a fire in April 2023. Ruled accidental and electrical in nature, the fire left behind a trail of lost or damaged facilities, including the gymnasium, cafeteria, weight room, band/orchestra room, and choir room.

The Highland High School rebuild project includes: (a) replacing facilities lost or damaged in the fire, (b) adding, remodeling, and modernizing science classrooms, (c) replacing and increasing the size of the gymnasium and activity space, (d) constructing an auditorium.

The rebuild will take place in two phases:

• Phase 1 (Expected Completion: January 2027)
  • Gym, kitchen, cafeteria, commons area, and new classrooms ready for occupancy.
• ​​​​​​​Phase 2 (Expected Completion: July 2027)
  • ​​​​​​​Performing arts center, music and drama classrooms, and outdoor courtyard.