The Highlands School District is a small, suburban public school district covering Tarentum and Brackenridge boroughs, as well as Fawn and Harrison townships in Allegheny County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Highlands School District encompasses approximately 22 square miles.

According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 21,974.

[2] The goals were to equalize student distribution between primary centers, reduce bus time and save money.

The districts also operates a virtual academy for students in grades K-12.