Lake Highlands High School

Lake Highlands High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9449 Church Rd,  Dallas, TX
Richardson Independent School District
3.8
2.6
2,925 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Joshua Delich
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
209
Full Time Teachers
209
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
53.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
18%
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
309:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
32.3%
White
29.7%
Black
29.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#98 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

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 A&M University 447 Students
University of Texas - Austin 435 Students
University of North Texas 297 Students
University of Oklahoma 255 Students
Texas Tech University 254 Students
Baylor University 233 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 220 Students
University of Arkansas 212 Students
Southern Methodist University 205 Students
Texas State University 200 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 265 Students
Nursing 189 Students
Psychology 165 Students
Biology 135 Students
Computer Science 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 89 Students
Marketing 81 Students
Finance 59 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students
Architecture 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 331 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/17/2025
Lake highlands is a great school. It has so many people so there are a lot of chances to make friends.
3.0 Senior
1/27/2025
I would say the Lake Highlands community is quite a strong one especially from the administration, faculty, and parents. However, the school wax general funding, and is over populated.
4.0 Senior
12/19/2024
Lake highlands has many opportunities to get certifications and degrees. I personally apart of their health care pathway. We did a number of things like get EKG certified, shadow real-life nurses and health care professionals, and I am currently getting my PCT certification.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 19 Reviews
1.0 other
8/17/2025
Kids are seating on the floor to learn. The phone pouches are ineffective. Just a bad school now.
1.0 other
9/26/2024
I went here for my freshman from august 14th-may 24th of year 2023-2024. Let me just say that my freshman year was horrible such as miserable. I mean that in no exaggeration. This school alone affected me and my mental health, I ended up passing the year, but every report card I had was barely passi...
1.0 parent
4/27/2024
This school represents the worst in public education. There is no real teaching that goes on. Particularly since Covid the teachers just dial it in. They offer no tutoring. There is no rigor, even in Advanced classes. They are not prepared for college. Discipline is non existent. Brawls are daily. N...
1.0 student
3/5/2024
I hate this school so much. Its like were in a prison. And to make things worse, the staff is so rude and cold to students. They make you feel so small. Its either do what they say or face the consequences, we’re literally teenagers/kids what more do they want from us. Being in this school sucks so...

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Lake Highlands High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,925 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Lake Highlands High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $581,066. Discover additional schools in the area, like Emmett J Conrad High School, Fusion Academy, Harmony Science Academy Dallas High, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Highlands High School.

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