Highland Park Independent School District

15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79108
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Highland Park Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Highland Park Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Highland Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
788 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #361 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#382 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
44%
53%
51%
55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
45%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
43%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,218 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,539 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,218
$13,387
Spending / Student
$24,539
$14,117

Best Highland Park Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #361 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park Independent School District?
45% of Highland Park Independent School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Highland Park Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,539 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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