Tascosa High School vs. Highland Park High School
Should I attend Tascosa High School or Highland Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tascosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highland Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Tascosa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Highland Park High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,185 students
244 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3162 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1706 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
88%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
686
75
Grade 10 Students
512
55
Grade 11 Students
495
57
Grade 12 Students
492
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
37%
41%
% Black
12%
2%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%