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Highland Park High School

Highland Park ISD · Dallas County · 4220 EMERSON AVE, Dallas, TX 75205

(214)780-3700

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10/10
#30
Rank 30 out of 1,276
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #30 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #64 · 95th percentile
Science10/10 · #49 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Highland Park High School sits in the heart of one of Dallas's most sought-after enclaves, where tree-lined streets and a tight-knit community create a genuinely small-town feel within a major city. Academics here are consistently strong across English, math, and science, drawing families who want rigorous preparation for competitive colleges without leaving the DFW metroplex. It's the kind of place where school spirit runs deep, youth sports are a serious commitment, and nearly everyone in the neighborhood has a personal connection to the Scots.

Student Demographics

1,038 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
854 (82%)
Asian
85 (8%)
Hispanic
56 (5%)
Other
43 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged8 (1%)
Students with Disabilities106 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,177
Enrollment
144.2
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

99.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

32
AP Courses
offered
53.4%
AP Participation
of students
1,202
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #87 · 95th percentile

186 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found