Enrollment
2,119
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482325002357
Highland Park H S — Dallas, TX
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
145.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland Park H S reports 2,119 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 145.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 32 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Highland Park Isd spends $30,472 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 91.1% from local sources (property taxes), 6.3% from the state, and 2.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Park H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,119 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$30,472
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,119 Top 97% in Texas — larger than 3% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 145.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 482325002357
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.1%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Park Isd, which includes Highland Park H S.
$30,472
Per student
+78%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 91.1%
State 6.3%
Federal 2.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S is 15.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in DALLAS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.