Lake Highlands High School is a secondary school serving grades 9???2 in the Lake Highlands area of northeastern Dallas, Texas, United States, primarily serving the Lake Highlands community. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District and is in central Lake Highlands near the DART Blue Line.
Serving 2,972 students in grades 9-12, Lake Highlands High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,972 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Highlands High School serves the southern part of the Dallas, TX school district, encompassing approximately 12.9 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Highlands High School's student population of 2,972 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 202 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,972 students
Total Classroom Teachers
202 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Highlands High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Highlands High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6112 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
27%
13%
White
30%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Highlands High School's ranking?
Lake Highlands High School is ranked #6112 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Highlands High School often compared to?
Lake Highlands High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkner High School, Pearce High School, Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Highlands High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Highlands High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lake Highlands High School?
2,972 students attend Lake Highlands High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lake Highlands High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Highlands High School?
Lake Highlands High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Highlands High School offer ?
Lake Highlands High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Highlands High School part of?
Lake Highlands High School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Highlands High School located?
Lake Highlands High School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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