Highland Park ISD School District
School District · Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,216
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#43 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,216
$752 vs Texas median
District size
6,437 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Highland Park ISD
Highland Park ISD is a Dallas, Texas school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 6,437 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $12,216 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Highland Park ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Park H S, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Highland Park ISD students show an average math proficiency of 77.9% and ELA proficiency of 80.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Highland Park ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highland Park ISD with test data.
Schools in Highland Park ISD
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 6,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highland Park ISD?
Highland Park ISD has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highland Park ISD?
The average composite rating for Highland Park ISD is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Highland Park ISD?
Highland Park ISD spends $12,216 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland Park ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highland Park ISD is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highland Park ISD?
Highland Park H S is the highest-rated school in Highland Park ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Highland Park ISD?
Across schools in Highland Park ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Highland Park ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Highland Park ISD has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TX
Compare Highland Park ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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