Lake Highlands Freshman Center (Closed 2023)

10200 White Rock Trl
Dallas, TX 75238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 845 students in grades 9, Lake Highlands Freshman Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
845 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
75%
75%
(15-16)
63%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
6%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
37%
52%
Black
(15-16)
33%
13%
White
(15-16)
23%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Highlands Freshman Center?
845 students attend Lake Highlands Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lake Highlands Freshman Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Highlands Freshman Center?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Highlands Freshman Center offer ?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Lake Highlands Freshman Center part of?
Lake Highlands Freshman Center is part of Richardson Independent School District.

Recent Articles

2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
2025 Classroom Size Trends: Are Classes Still Growing?
A 2025 update on U.S. classroom sizes, policy battles, student outcomes, and whether class sizes continue to expand.
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Personalized Learning in 2025: Revolutionizing Education
Explore how personalized learning is reshaping education in 2025—insights, policy, impact, and real-world models for students, parents, and educators.
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
How Bullying Impacts Student Academic Performance in 2025
Explore how bullying harms student achievement, attendance, and well-being — and strategies schools use in 2025 to mitigate its effects.