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#354 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 40% of private schools
The Highlands School
School · Irving, TX
A private school in Irving, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1451 E NORTHGATE DR, Irving, TX 75062
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Highlands School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irving), 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
$70,792
Median home value
$254,500
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Pierce Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 1.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Radiant Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Highlands School is listed in Irving, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Highlands School
The Highlands School is a private school in Irving, TX, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Highlands School
What grades does The Highlands School serve?
The Highlands School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Highlands School?
The Highlands School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Highlands School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Highlands School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Highlands School rank in TX?
The Highlands School ranks #354 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is The Highlands School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Highlands School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Highlands School a private school?
Yes, The Highlands School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Highlands School a religious school?
The Highlands School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 554-1980
- Area population (ZIP 75062)
- 52,756
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 31
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 75062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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