How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Berkner H S | Lake Highlands J H |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richardson, TX | Dallas, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,350 | 1,114 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 18:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.2% | 44.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Berkner H S | Lake Highlands J H |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,721 | $11,721 |
| District | Richardson Isd | Richardson Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Berkner H S | Lake Highlands J H |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 43.4% |
| African American | 28.7% | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 29.0% |
| Asian | 14.8% | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Berkner H S | Lake Highlands J H |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 261.1:1 | 371.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 15.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 312 | 128 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.