- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Lake Highlands H S
Federal NCES profile for Lake Highlands H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483702004138
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Highlands H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Highlands H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Highlands H S ranks #21 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lake Highlands H S held near 2,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 215.5 → 209.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 483702004138 · Dallas, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,972 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richardson H S (2,669 students)
Lake Highlands H S held near 2,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 215.5 → 209.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Highlands H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- Lake Highlands 1,114
Lake Highlands J H
1,114 students
What this shows Lake Highlands H S reports 2,972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Highlands H S compares
Lake Highlands 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,972 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,972
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,101
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
White 29.9%
African American 27.1%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Lake Highlands H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Highlands H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Highlands J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Highlands H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,972 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Highlands H S
How many students attend Lake Highlands H S?
Lake Highlands H S has 2,972 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,896 (2022-23) → 2,925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Highlands H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Highlands H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Lake Highlands H S?
51.7% of students at Lake Highlands H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Highlands H S?
The largest demographic group at Lake Highlands H S is Hispanic or Latino at 33.0% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Highlands H S?
Lake Highlands H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Lake Highlands H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Highlands H S ranks #21 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 Richardson Isd?
Besides Lake Highlands H S, Richardson Isd also operates Richardson H S (2,669 students), Berkner H S (2,350 students), and Pearce H S (2,317 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.