Lake Highlands High School

Summary:

Lake Highlands High School is a public high school located in Dallas, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,896 students. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked 403 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Highlands High School has a diverse student population, with 29.7% White, 29.63% African American, 32.29% Hispanic, and 5.73% Asian students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, ranking between 968 and 1401 out of around 1,800 schools over the past 10 years. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Texas high schools. While the school's four-year graduation rate has improved from 86.3% in 2019-2020 to 91.0% in 2022-2023, it is still slightly below the state average. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1.4% to 3.5%, with the most recent rate in 2021-2022 being 2.2%, slightly higher than the state average.

When comparing Lake Highlands High School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Richardson High School and N Garland High School both have higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better STAAR EOC test scores than Lake Highlands High School. Additionally, the nearby Evolution Academy Charter School has significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and much lower STAAR EOC test scores, suggesting that Lake Highlands High School is performing better than this charter school option.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9449 Church Rd
       Dallas, TX  75238-4107


(469) 593-1000

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1071st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,559 Help


Feeder schools for Lake Highlands High School:

Elementary:    Aikin Elementary
    Forest Lane Academy
    Lake Highlands Elementary
    Merriman Park Elementary
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Middle:    Forest Meadow J H
    Lake Highlands J H

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  2,896

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.3%
White:
29.7%
African American:
29.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Compare Details Lake Highlands High School ranks worse than 53.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lake Highlands 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 Lake Highlands High School has the largest high school student body size in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Lake Highlands High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.3%), White (29.7%), African American (29.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Highlands High School is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Highlands High School is $9,559, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Highlands High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lake Highlands High School 1071st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Lake Highlands High School in the ranking list.)

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Highlands High School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.44 445th 1427 68.8%
2005 67.17 459th 1429 67.9%
2006 54.40 801st 1430 44.0%
2007 48.01 967th 1497 35.4%
2008 63.60 578th 1510 61.7%
2009 55.89 836th 1539 45.7%
2010 53.77 933rd 1568 40.5%
2011 46.36 1182nd 1672 29.3%
2012 0.89 1583rd 1603 1.2%
2013 34.98 1205th 1652 27.1%
2014 32.10 1304th 1734 24.8%
2015 26.82 1401st 1743 19.6%
2016 34.68 1284th 1762 27.1%
2017 46.79 836th 1777 53.0%
2018 41.02 1020th 1797 43.2%
2019 46.00 968th 1857 47.9%
2021 42.91 1058th 1861 43.1%
2022 43.56 1028th 1876 45.2%
2023 44.12 1081st 1961 44.9%
2024 44.30 1071st 1987 46.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.02 522nd 582 10.3%
2019 44.51 322nd 604 46.7%
2021 43.70 326th 588 44.6%
2022 38.99 376th 664 43.4%
2023 50.09 299th 677 55.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.82 705th 1113 36.7%
2019 36.31 659th 1136 42.0%
2021 34.83 767th 1195 35.8%
2022 25.91 955th 1278 25.3%
2023 24.15 1058th 1371 22.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 718th 1347 46.7%
2019 43.56 675th 1357 50.3%
2021 43.35 687th 1382 50.3%
2022 36.25 883rd 1418 37.7%
2023 42.53 755th 1478 48.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.04 1327th 1794 26.0%
2019 35.37 1253rd 1818 31.1%
2021 29.45 1371st 1848 25.8%
2022 29.73 1343rd 1847 27.3%
2023 31.43 1330th 1897 29.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 1087th 1781 39.0%
2019 42.64 1087th 1798 39.5%
2021 40.73 1090th 1815 39.9%
2022 41.41 1075th 1841 41.6%
2023 45.30 1023rd 1891 45.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.86 577th 1137 49.3%
2019 55.57 675th 1145 41.0%
2021 63.50 543rd 1177 53.9%
2022 68.61 382nd 1172 67.4%
2023 69.20 385th 1182 67.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.12 1263rd 1784 29.2%
2019 35.21 1206th 1810 33.4%
2021 35.03 1163rd 1829 36.4%
2022 28.99 1327th 1837 27.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.76 1091st 1803 39.5%
2019 46.00 931st 1824 49.0%
2021 41.64 1021st 1840 44.5%
2022 42.79 1001st 1853 46.0%
2023 38.97 1135th 1913 40.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.39 474th 486 2.5%
2019 2.62 469th 487 3.7%
2021 0.90 481st 488 1.4%
2022 1.39 495th 507 2.4%
2023 0.35 513th 525 2.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 496th 1013 51.0%
2019 43.01 532nd 1024 48.0%
2021 37.27 592nd 1020 42.0%
2022 38.34 569th 1031 44.8%
2023 40.87 569th 1069 46.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 1117th 1691 33.9%
2019 36.21 1132nd 1714 34.0%
2021 29.98 1254th 1743 28.1%
2022 29.36 1267th 1762 28.1%
2023 34.98 1175th 1820 35.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.28 47th 106 55.7%
2023 83.90 18th 101 82.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Highlands High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.94 298th 1539 80.6%
2019 77.39 209th 1526 86.3%
2021 80.11 136th 1510 91.0%
2022 81.47 122nd 1525 92.0%
2023 77.52 181st 1576 88.5%
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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 Lake Highlands High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1458 206 72 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1784
1989 1317 214 67 61 8 n/a n/a 0 1667
1990 1243 273 67 56 7 n/a n/a 0 1646
1991 1235 294 66 82 4 n/a n/a 0 1681
1992 1206 295 67 89 4 n/a n/a 0 1661
1993 1152 288 75 98 5 n/a n/a 0 1618
1994 1144 323 65 109 10 n/a n/a 0 1651
1995 1092 386 83 134 5 n/a n/a 0 1700
1996 1092 386 83 134 5 n/a n/a 0 1700
1997 1085 429 78 129 5 n/a n/a 0 1726
1998 1123 481 77 139 5 n/a n/a 0 1825
1999 1112 490 69 156 2 n/a n/a 0 1829
2000 1072 511 67 163 3 n/a n/a 0 1816
2001 1022 541 77 186 2 n/a n/a 0 1828
2002 984 637 75 237 5 n/a n/a 0 1938
2003 984 637 75 237 5 n/a n/a 0 1938
2004 965 654 63 245 11 n/a n/a 0 1938
2005 907 660 61 262 6 n/a n/a 0 1896
2006 859 748 54 297 10 n/a n/a 0 1968
2007 761 623 46 297 9 n/a n/a 0 1736
2008 687 618 54 325 7 n/a n/a 0 1691
2009 596 593 51 338 1 n/a n/a 0 1579
2010 588 639 49 358 1 n/a n/a 0 1635
2011 545 584 61 430 4 1 34 0 1659
2012 556 531 91 450 6 2 36 0 1672
2013 552 536 121 486 6 3 34 0 1738
2014 527 517 124 523 4 2 23 0 1720
2015 543 485 132 506 7 3 31 0 1707
2016 513 525 114 592 8 0 39 0 1791
2017 726 850 169 942 10 3 62 0 2762
2018 757 840 195 938 5 1 57 0 2793
2019 764 843 164 890 4 2 61 0 2728
2020 773 879 144 887 6 3 57 0 2749
2021 785 864 139 932 6 1 53 0 2780
2022 823 825 131 969 9 4 70 0 2831
2023 860 858 166 935 6 4 67 0 2896

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 Lake Highlands High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1784 103.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1667 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1646 98.0 16.7 n/a
1991 1681 97.6 17.2 n/a
1992 1661 96.4 17.2 4.9
1993 1618 101.0 16.0 7.3
1994 1651 97.9 16.9 5.8
1995 1700 92.5 18.4 9.5
1996 1700 92.5 18.4 9.5
1997 1726 96.6 17.9 11
1998 1825 108.5 16.8 11.8
1999 1829 114.4 16.0 17
2000 1816 118.4 15.3 20.4
2001 1828 114.5 16.0 18.6
2002 1938 111.8 17.3 24.7
2003 1938 111.8 17.3 24.7
2004 1938 116.0 16.7 23.3
2005 1896 116.6 16.3 26.3
2006 1968 114.7 17.2 33.3
2007 1736 113.7 15.3 33.9
2008 1691 118.9 14.2 32.5
2009 1579 116.7 13.5 38.4
2010 1635 111.2 14.7 42.7
2011 1659 113.6 14.5 45.9
2012 1672 111.4 14.9 44.9
2013 1738 113.1 15.3 43.6
2014 1720 102.0 16.8 45.8
2015 1707 112.0 15.2 48.7
2016 1791 115.0 15.5 53.4
2017 2762 169.6 16.2 54.1
2018 2793 180.3 15.4 54.2
2019 2728 183.3 14.8 53.2
2020 2749 182.7 15.0 54
2021 2780 189.7 14.6 52.3
2022 2831 203.6 13.9 51.7
2023 2896 215.4 13.4 57

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 Lake Highlands High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1784 103.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1667 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1646 98.0 16.7 n/a
1991 1681 97.6 17.2 n/a
1992 1661 96.4 17.2 4.9
1993 1618 101.0 16.0 7.3
1994 1651 97.9 16.9 5.8
1995 1700 92.5 18.4 9.5
1996 1700 92.5 18.4 9.5
1997 1726 96.6 17.9 11
1998 1825 108.5 16.8 11.8
1999 1829 114.4 16.0 17
2000 1816 118.4 15.3 20.4
2001 1828 114.5 16.0 18.6
2002 1938 111.8 17.3 24.7
2003 1938 111.8 17.3 24.7
2004 1938 116.0 16.7 23.3
2005 1896 116.6 16.3 26.3
2006 1968 114.7 17.2 33.3
2007 1736 113.7 15.3 33.9
2008 1691 118.9 14.2 32.5
2009 1579 116.7 13.5 38.4
2010 1635 111.2 14.7 42.7
2011 1659 113.6 14.5 45.9
2012 1672 111.4 14.9 44.9
2013 1738 113.1 15.3 43.6
2014 1720 102.0 16.8 45.8
2015 1707 112.0 15.2 48.7
2016 1791 115.0 15.5 53.4
2017 2762 169.6 16.2 54.1
2018 2793 180.3 15.4 54.2
2019 2728 183.3 14.8 53.2
2020 2749 182.7 15.0 54
2021 2780 189.7 14.6 52.3
2022 2831 203.6 13.9 51.7
2023 2896 215.4 13.4 57

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Highlands High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $513 (5.8%) $8,402 (94.2%) $8,915
2020 $465 (5.4%) $8,178 (94.6%) $8,643
2021 $615 (6.4%) $8,944 (93.6%) $9,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Highlands High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 968th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1081st of 1961 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lake Highlands High School)5614
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))6735
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Lake Highlands High School)5556
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))6758
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Lake Highlands High School)4750
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Lake Highlands High School)4757
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5658
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Lake Highlands High School)7274
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))7774
 3%
   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 Students27282896
 6.2%
African American843858
 1.8%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian164166
 1.2%
Hispanic890935
 5.1%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White764860
 12.6%
Two or More Races6167
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%57%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Highlands High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,896 students attended Lake Highlands High School.

Students at Lake Highlands High School are 32% Hispanic, 30% White, 30% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Lake Highlands High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aikin Elementary
Elementary : Forest Lane Academy
Elementary : Lake Highlands Elementary
Elementary : Merriman Park Elementary
Elementary : Moss Haven Elementary
Elementary : Northlake Elementary
Elementary : Skyview Elementary
Elementary : Stults Road Elementary
Elementary : Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Elementary : Wallace Elementary
Elementary : White Rock Elementary
Middle : Forest Meadow J H
Middle : Lake Highlands J H

Lake Highlands High School ranks 1071st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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