Top Rankings
Highland Park Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 789 students in Highland Park Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Highland Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
789 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #471 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
53%
# Black Students
20 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
343 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
43%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
42
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,196 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,508 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,196
$13,417
Spending / Student
$24,508
$14,148
Best Highland Park Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Amarillo, TX 79120
(806) 335-2823
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 789 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #471 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park Independent School District?
45% of Highland Park Independent School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Highland Park Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,508 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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