Highland Park High School in University Park, TX - Niche
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Highland Park High School
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  • Public
  • DALLAS, TX

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade A+
  8. Food
    grade A
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade A

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Highland Park High School is a top rated, public school located in DALLAS, TX. It has 2,260 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 83% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.

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Highland Park High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
83%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1350
380 responses
Average ACT
30
383 responses
AP Enrollment
55%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$250,001
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,686
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$1,600,300
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 46 responses
  • All senior traditions
    20%
  • Pep-rallies
    20%
  • Football games
    15%
  • Howdy dance
    13%
  • Hilites
    11%
  • Whataburger after football games
    7%
  • Cross country team traditions
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,260
Free or Reduced Lunch
0%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$56,694
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.8%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 26 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 26 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 26 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$30,090 / year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 31 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 31 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 31 responses

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