- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Highland Park H S
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482325002357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2,119
- students enrolled
Highland Park H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park H S ranks #6 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482325002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Highland Park H S held near 2,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 145.4 → 144.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 482325002357 · Dallas, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,119 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park Middle (939 students)
Highland Park H S held near 2,177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 145.4 → 144.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Park H S
2,119 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Middle
939 students
- Mcculloch Inte
Mcculloch Intermediate School
871 students
- Bradfield El 578
Bradfield El
578 students
- Hyer El 485
Hyer El
485 students
- Michael M Boon 464
Michael M Boone El
464 students
What this shows Highland Park H S reports 2,119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park H S compares
Highland Park H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,119 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,119
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Highland Park H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Isd reports $12,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradfield El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyer El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael M Boone El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park H S
How many students attend Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has 2,119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,252 (2022-23) → 2,177 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park H S?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park H S is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park H S ranks #6 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Park Isd?
Besides Highland Park H S, Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park Middle (939 students), Mcculloch Intermediate School (871 students), and Bradfield El (578 students). See the Highland Park Isd district page for the complete list.