At a glance
Reported students
2,119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
147.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
531.5
Highland Park H S: 2,119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 145.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Highland Park H S
Highland Park H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dallas. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Highland Park ISD. NCES reports 2,119 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.1%) and Asian (7.8%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 32 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Park H S
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 147.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
32 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Highland Park ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Park Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
939 reported students
McCulloch Int
Middle · Grades 05–06
871 reported students
Bradfield El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
578 reported students
Hyer El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
485 reported students
Michael M Boone El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
464 reported students
University Park El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
463 reported students
Public schools near Highland Park H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dallas H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,300 | 2.7 mi |
| Hillcrest H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,572 | 2.8 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,516 | 3.2 mi |
| Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 149 | 3.4 mi |
| Uplift Williams Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 517 | 3.6 mi |
| Uplift Atlas Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 503 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park H S
What grades does Highland Park H S serve?
Highland Park H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Highland Park ISD.
How many students attend Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S reported 2,119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 2,119 students and 147.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Park H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Park H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Highland Park ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Highland Park H S in?
Highland Park H S is part of Highland Park ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Park H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Dallas H S (2.7 mi), Hillcrest H S (2.8 mi), Thomas Jefferson H S (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.