Excellent
#337 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Highland Park H S
High School · Highland Park ISD · Dallas, TX
A Highland Park ISD high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4220 EMERSON AVE, Dallas, TX 75205
- Math 71% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Highland Park H S score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Highland Park H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,396
Median home value
$1,518,600
Median rent
$2,348/mo
College educated
87.2%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Ursuline Academy of DallasPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Dallas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Highland Park ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Park H S is listed in HIGHLAND PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Park H S
Highland Park H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Highland Park ISD, serving approximately 2,177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Highland Park H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Park H S
What grades does Highland Park H S serve?
Highland Park H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Highland Park H S?
Highland Park H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Park H S rank in TX?
Highland Park H S ranks #337 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Highland Park H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Park H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Park H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Park H S has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highland Park H S a charter school?
No, Highland Park H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Park H S a Title I school?
No, Highland Park H S is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (214) 780-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 75205)
- 25,537
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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