Public high schoolGrades 9–12Richardson ISD

Lake Highlands High School

9449 Church Rd, Dallas, TX 75238 · (469) 593-1000

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (82).
2,971students
14.8students per teacher
91.2%attendance
2ndof 4 Richardson ISD high schools
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BABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Lake Highlands High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 84

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 80

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lake Highlands High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level51%
Richardson ISD high schools: 55%
Masters grade level20%
93.5%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
97%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,971students in 2024–25Up 2% from 2,924 the year before
14.8students per teacher201 full-time teachers
22.3average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,077average teacher base pay
50.9%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD high schools: 46.2%
26.3%English learners
12.1%in gifted & talented
29.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 33%White 29.9%African American 27.1%Asian 7.4%Two or More Races 2.2%

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BEmmett J Conrad High SchoolDallas ISD · 82 · 1.4 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 2.3 mi BHillcrest High SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 3.1 mi PScofield Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 0.6 mi PCalvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi PMontessori Children's House & SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi
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Questions about Lake Highlands High School

What is Lake Highlands High School’s TEA rating?

Lake Highlands High School earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (82) in 2025.

What grades does Lake Highlands High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 9449 Church Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Lake Highlands High School?

2,971 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 2,924 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Lake Highlands High School compare with other Richardson ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 4 Richardson ISD high schools. 25% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lake Highlands High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.