How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CHRISTA MCAULIFFE LEARNING CENTER | LAKE HIGHLANDS H S |
|---|---|---|
| Location | RICHARDSON, TX | DALLAS, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 124 | 2,972 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.4% | 51.7% |
| 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 | CHRISTA MCAULIFFE LEARNING CENTER | LAKE HIGHLANDS H S |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,946 | $16,946 |
| District | RICHARDSON ISD | RICHARDSON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CHRISTA MCAULIFFE LEARNING CENTER | LAKE HIGHLANDS H S |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 29.9% |
| African American | 33.9% | 27.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.2% | 33.0% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CHRISTA MCAULIFFE LEARNING CENTER | LAKE HIGHLANDS H S |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 23 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 124:1 | 330.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | 30.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 42 | 327 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.