Highland Park High School

Summary:

Highland Park High School is a public high school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 228 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 46.05% White, 39.91% Hispanic, 8.77% Asian, and smaller percentages of other races.

Highland Park High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low dropout rate ranging from 0.0% to 0.8%. Students at Highland Park High School perform well on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with higher proficiency rates than the state and Amarillo Independent School District in several subject areas, including Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also demonstrates strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

While Highland Park High School outperforms many nearby schools, including Amarillo High School and Tascosa High School, in academic metrics, there are some notable exceptions. For example, these larger public schools in the Amarillo Independent School District have higher statewide rankings and better test scores in some subject areas. Additionally, Highland Park High School has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its strong performance, while some nearby schools, such as Caprock High School and Palo Duro High School, have much higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 15300 Amarillo Blvd E
       Amarillo, TX  79108-0430


(806) 335-2823

District: Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,077 Help


Feeder schools for Highland Park High School:

Elementary:    Highland Park Elementary
Middle:    Highland Park Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
39.9%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Park High School ranks better than 73.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Highland Park High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (39.9%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Park High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Park High School is $14,077.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highland Park High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park High School 528th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Highland Park High School in the ranking list.)

Highland Park Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) 340th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.88 184th 1427 87.1%
2005 74.44 255th 1429 82.2%
2006 71.44 349th 1430 75.6%
2007 68.21 469th 1497 68.7%
2008 70.34 378th 1510 75.0%
2009 63.86 598th 1539 61.1%
2010 66.52 497th 1568 68.3%
2011 66.62 531st 1672 68.2%
2012 63.68 455th 1603 71.6%
2013 60.82 590th 1652 64.3%
2014 57.86 712th 1734 58.9%
2015 62.36 636th 1743 63.5%
2016 63.50 578th 1762 67.2%
2017 58.86 556th 1777 68.7%
2018 59.39 580th 1797 67.7%
2019 61.96 569th 1857 69.4%
2021 72.36 368th 1861 80.2%
2022 66.83 463rd 1876 75.3%
2023 70.73 413th 1961 78.9%
2024 66.05 528th 1987 73.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.34 145th 1278 88.7%
2023 71.63 208th 1371 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 731st 1347 45.7%
2019 90.35 58th 1357 95.7%
2021 78.15 148th 1382 89.3%
2022 68.24 244th 1418 82.8%
2023 57.10 443rd 1478 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 283rd 1794 84.2%
2019 69.98 316th 1818 82.6%
2021 69.74 329th 1848 82.2%
2022 49.43 785th 1847 57.5%
2023 10.83 1717th 1897 9.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.34 595th 1781 66.6%
2019 59.01 664th 1798 63.1%
2021 68.87 429th 1815 76.4%
2022 64.13 501st 1841 72.8%
2023 63.98 565th 1891 70.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.31 1034th 1177 12.1%
2022 70.06 314th 1172 73.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 777th 1784 56.4%
2019 57.83 519th 1810 71.3%
2021 69.01 315th 1829 82.8%
2022 67.23 314th 1837 82.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.39 690th 1803 61.7%
2019 60.26 587th 1824 67.8%
2021 70.96 367th 1840 80.1%
2022 66.55 432nd 1853 76.7%
2023 74.23 313th 1913 83.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 201st 486 58.6%
2019 74.62 99th 487 79.7%
2021 43.43 306th 488 37.3%
2022 39.76 343rd 507 32.3%
2023 63.88 195th 525 62.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.42 631st 1691 62.7%
2019 59.02 547th 1714 68.1%
2021 69.31 351st 1743 79.9%
2022 56.92 575th 1762 67.4%
2023 65.15 447th 1820 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 1048th 1539 31.9%
2019 45.30 853rd 1526 44.1%
2021 57.86 559th 1510 63.0%
2022 61.00 476th 1525 68.8%
2023 60.17 554th 1576 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 5 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 234 3 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 242 3 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 253 7 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 231 6 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 258 8 4 40 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 233 7 4 41 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 247 13 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1996 247 13 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1997 266 15 12 61 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 250 14 13 68 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 285 11 13 93 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 297 14 6 99 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 139 10 2 52 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2002 141 9 3 61 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 141 9 3 61 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 140 10 6 61 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 154 5 7 63 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 141 11 11 57 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 140 11 14 62 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 132 13 13 55 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 126 15 12 61 3 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 142 15 15 57 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2011 135 10 15 68 1 0 4 0 233
2012 136 8 18 63 1 0 3 0 229
2013 130 6 21 70 1 0 6 0 234
2014 131 8 24 84 0 0 5 0 252
2015 146 9 28 77 0 0 4 0 264
2016 128 12 32 67 0 0 6 0 245
2017 124 9 37 70 0 0 5 0 245
2018 104 5 34 72 0 0 8 0 223
2019 101 6 23 73 1 1 7 0 212
2020 113 5 25 88 4 0 7 0 242
2021 110 5 22 98 4 0 4 0 243
2022 109 4 20 101 6 0 4 0 244
2023 105 6 20 91 4 0 2 0 228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 28.0 10.5 n/a
1989 256 n/a n/a n/a
1990 271 24.0 11.2 n/a
1991 288 23.9 12.0 n/a
1992 264 24.4 10.8 26.1
1993 312 24.0 13.0 36.9
1994 286 24.6 11.6 32.9
1995 317 27.5 11.5 23.3
1996 317 27.5 11.5 23.3
1997 355 30.2 11.8 22.3
1998 346 30.7 11.3 22
1999 403 32.7 12.3 40.9
2000 417 34.4 12.1 37.9
2001 204 20.5 10.0 35.8
2002 216 20.2 10.7 45.8
2003 216 20.2 10.7 45.8
2004 218 19.5 11.2 37.6
2005 230 22.4 10.3 47.8
2006 221 19.8 11.2 44.8
2007 227 20.4 11.1 52.9
2008 216 23.1 9.4 54.2
2009 217 24.0 9.0 50.2
2010 231 23.9 9.6 53.2
2011 233 22.2 10.4 59.2
2012 229 21.8 10.4 51.5
2013 234 23.6 9.9 56
2014 252 24.4 10.2 59.5
2015 264 24.0 11.0 44.7
2016 245 25.0 9.8 53.5
2017 245 22.7 10.7 52.2
2018 223 21.5 10.3 44.8
2019 212 21.3 9.9 55.2
2020 242 21.2 11.4 52.1
2021 243 21.2 11.4 36.2
2022 244 19.0 12.8 44.3
2023 228 21.9 10.3 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 28.0 10.5 n/a
1989 256 n/a n/a n/a
1990 271 24.0 11.2 n/a
1991 288 23.9 12.0 n/a
1992 264 24.4 10.8 26.1
1993 312 24.0 13.0 36.9
1994 286 24.6 11.6 32.9
1995 317 27.5 11.5 23.3
1996 317 27.5 11.5 23.3
1997 355 30.2 11.8 22.3
1998 346 30.7 11.3 22
1999 403 32.7 12.3 40.9
2000 417 34.4 12.1 37.9
2001 204 20.5 10.0 35.8
2002 216 20.2 10.7 45.8
2003 216 20.2 10.7 45.8
2004 218 19.5 11.2 37.6
2005 230 22.4 10.3 47.8
2006 221 19.8 11.2 44.8
2007 227 20.4 11.1 52.9
2008 216 23.1 9.4 54.2
2009 217 24.0 9.0 50.2
2010 231 23.9 9.6 53.2
2011 233 22.2 10.4 59.2
2012 229 21.8 10.4 51.5
2013 234 23.6 9.9 56
2014 252 24.4 10.2 59.5
2015 264 24.0 11.0 44.7
2016 245 25.0 9.8 53.5
2017 245 22.7 10.7 52.2
2018 223 21.5 10.3 44.8
2019 212 21.3 9.9 55.2
2020 242 21.2 11.4 52.1
2021 243 21.2 11.4 36.2
2022 244 19.0 12.8 44.3
2023 228 21.9 10.3 35.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $689 (5.6%) $11,697 (94.4%) $12,386
2020 $497 (4.5%) $10,533 (95.5%) $11,031
2021 $960 (6.8%) $13,117 (93.2%) $14,077

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 413th of 1961 High schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Highland Park High School)2944
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))3760
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Highland Park High School)8568
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))8568
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Highland Park High School)6078
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))6078
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Highland Park High School)7769
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))7769
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Highland Park High School)7296
 24%
   End of Course U.S. History (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))7296
 24%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212228
 7.5%
African American66
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2320
 13%
Hispanic7391
 24.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White101105
 4%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%35.1%
 20.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 228 students attended Highland Park High School.

Highland Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highland Park Elementary
Middle : Highland Park Middle

Students at Highland Park High School are 46% White, 40% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

Highland Park High School ranks 528th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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