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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
749 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #358 of all 1,193 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
48%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
41%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,175 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,563 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$18 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,175
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,563
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Highland Park Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 749 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #358 out of 1,193 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?
48% of Highland Park Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 12:1, 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 $23,563 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥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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