- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
Federal NCES profile for Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623010575
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #198 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows ranks #198 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows shrank from 713 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 481623010575 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 17.3:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows shrank from 713 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 676
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
676 students
What this shows Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows compares
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,470
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
African American 19.5%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows
How many students attend Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
The student-teacher ratio at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
94.4% of students at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
The largest demographic group at Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows?
Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows ranks #198 of 232 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 schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Personalized Learning Academy at Highland Meadows, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.