Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15300 E Amarillo Blvd,  Amarillo, TX
Highland Park Independent School District (Amarillo)
3.7
4.0
224 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tim Landon
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
580
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
16%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
46.1%
Hispanic
39.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Black
2.6%
Native American
1.8%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas Tech University 32 Students
West Texas A&M University 31 Students
Texas A&M University 21 Students
University of Texas - Austin 18 Students
Amarillo College 18 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 14 Students
Texas State University 12 Students
University of Houston 10 Students
University of North Texas 8 Students
University of Dallas 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 7 Students
Business 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Physical Therapy 4 Students
Music 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 3 Students
Arts 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 75 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/17/2024
The best parts about this school is well um maybe the art and band class i suppose. The worst parts are the people, most of the teachers are awful, some coaches are cool, but most are excessive.
5.0 Senior
1/14/2020
MOst friendly teachers and students. The teachers actually care for their students and hate seeing when one of us are having a bad time.
4.0 NicheUser
2/4/2016
The acedmics are wonderful and the teachers will go on and beyond to help you in anyway !!! Small school everyone helps everyone !! Loved my 4 years at highland park in Amarillo Texas!!
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/19/2013
As a parent I love this school! Has a great approach to teaching. There are some teachers I dislike but you can't love them all. But overall it is a great school.
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3.0 parent
5/18/2007
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Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Amarillo, TX and is served by the Highland Park Independent School District (Amarillo) in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 224 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Highland Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Heritage Academy, Holy Cross Catholic Academy, San Jacinto Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Amarillo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Park High School.

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