Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Highland Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Park High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Park High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
228 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Highland Park High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Park High School offer ?
Highland Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Highland Park High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 228 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
