Highland Park High School

4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Highland Park High School is a public, co-educational high school immediately north of downtown Dallas in University Park, Texas. It is a part of the Highland Park Independent School District, which serves approximately 32,200 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders.
Serving 2,177 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Highland Park High School's student population of 2,177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Motto
Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve.

School Rankings

Highland Park High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park High School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#55 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
83%
44%
92%
51%
94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
82%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
≥99%
90%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Park High School's ranking?
Highland Park High School is ranked #55 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 92% 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 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Highland Park High School?
2,177 students attend Highland Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland Park High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park High School?
Highland Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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?
Highland Park High School is part of Highland Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park High School located?
Highland Park High School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Park Cities.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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