- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, 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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483556006160
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483556006160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Highland Park H S held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483556006160 · Amarillo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 10.1:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park El (342 students)
Highland Park H S held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.4 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
- Highland Park
Highland Park El
342 students
- This school
Highland Park H S
213 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Middle
194 students
What this shows Highland Park H S reports 213 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Highland Park H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Isd reports $14,717 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 El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park H S
How many students attend Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park H S?
28.9% of students at Highland Park H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park H S?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park H S is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park H S ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Park Isd?
Besides Highland Park H S, Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park El (342 students) and Highland Park Middle (194 students). See the Highland Park Isd district page for the complete list.