How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Highlands H S | Merriman Park El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, TX | Dallas, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,972 | 446 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.7% | 33.4% |
| 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 | Lake Highlands H S | Merriman Park El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,721 | $11,721 |
| District | Richardson Isd | Richardson Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Highlands H S | Merriman Park El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.9% | 53.6% |
| African American | 27.1% | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.0% | 15.9% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Highlands H S | Merriman Park El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330.2:1 | 446:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.2% | 11.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 327 | 17 |
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.