It is located at 2166 South 1700 East, next to Sugar House Park, and is part of the Salt Lake City School District.

It offers programs in music, digital media, theater, tech, and dance, as well as 3500 to 4000 seat auditorium.

[3] In 1998, Highland participated in the first World Schools Rugby Championship held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Many successful football players have passed through this program, including 5-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Haloti Ngata.

The movie Forever Strong, filmed locally and released in 2008, was based on the accomplishments of the Highland rugby team.