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#2073 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

Highland Park H S

High School · Highland Park ISD · Amarillo, TX

A Highland Park ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 30430, Amarillo, TX 79120

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,717
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Highland Park H S score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,375/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Highland Park ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%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 Amarillo, TX, part of Highland Park ISD, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Highland Park H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Highland Park High School is a public, co-educational high school located in University Park, Texas, immediately north of downtown Dallas 3. The school is part of the Highland Park Independent School District, which serves a population of approximately 32,200 residents 3. The district's service area includes all of University Park, most of the town of Highland Park, and portions of Dallas 3. The resident population is described as predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders 3. The district website provides information regarding registration, job listings, cafeteria services, and ticket sales for the high school 1. Archived records from the district site indicate recognition of staff members for the 2024-2025 school year 2.
Sources (3)
  1. www.hpisd.net
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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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 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park H S is 12.4:1. 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 #2,073 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 7.7 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% 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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Park H S?

52.7% of students at Highland Park H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Potter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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.
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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