Highland Park High School
School Overview
Highland Park High School is a public school located in Dallas, Texas. It is a school in Highland Park Independent School District (Dallas County) district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 70% of students are proficient in Math learning and 93% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,179 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 147 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,179 students are attending Highland Park High School. By gender, there are 1,138 and 1,041 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Highland Park High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 379 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 70 | 36 | 34 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 284 | 164 | 120 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 379 | 214 | 165 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 147 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Highland Park High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 147 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 147 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 3.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 272 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 11,601 Households |
| Population | 32,547 |
| Male | 16,762 |
| Female | 18,398 |
| Child Population | 11,384 |
| Total Housing Units | 12,942 Units |
| Average House Value | $1,364,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $2,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.00% |
| Average Household Income | $218,207 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.58% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Highland Park High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,196 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 154 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Highland Park High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,196 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 230 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 431 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,176 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 154 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Highland Park Independent School District
In Highland Park Independent School District, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DALLAS, Texas
95 private schools are serving students in DALLAS, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.