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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
788 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #472 of all 1,196 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
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
354 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
53%
# Black Students
16 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
340 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
43%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
36
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,218 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,539 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,218
$13,387
Spending / Student
$24,539
$14,116
Best Highland Park Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 367 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
| 224 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
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #472 out of 1,196 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $24,539 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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