Great extracurricular activities, and fantastic teachers. One of the best schools (private or public) you can possibly enroll your child in.
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
One of the best in the nation! It doesn't get any better in public education, and beats many private schools as well.
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Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
I've had three children graduate from HPISD, the last in '07. It is a very challenging environment. Parents are very involved.
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
I went to Bradfield,The Middle School and I'll be in the highschool next year. Highland Park is a great school and we learn alot. Sure its hard socially and academically, but if your not up for the challenge go home its tough but we work hard and thats what were known for. I love HP I and I dont want
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Posted by a student on 03/31/07
Fantastic school as long as you have attended the elementary and middle schools that feed students into this school. Most other public schools will not have prepared your children for the demands that the school places on the students.
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/06
I just moved from Colorado to Highland Park, and the students there were so kind and nice to me, it wasn't hard to make friends at all. And the teachers are very supportive and most of the time they are reasonable. HP is a great school and a wonderful learning enviornment. Go SCOTS!
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Posted by a student on 01/15/06
Extreme parental involvement makes for a highly competitive atmosphere. Most students rank very high in academic achievement and are pushed to take honors classes. Very good educational opportunities as well as a great sports program.
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Posted by a former student on 10/26/05
As a former student, I can testify to the exemplary academic side to HP. Many of the teachers have PhDs and the school site offers many amenities. However, the student population is very concerned with fitting in - the right look, the right car, the right clothes, etc. This is true to a certain degree
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Posted by a former student on 04/20/05
HPHS is a great school. Generally the comments listed here are accurate. I am actually a former teacher and I had to leave due to the poor leadership from the Principal and Superintendent. I loved the students and parents in HP, but could no longer be a part of a faculty behind leadership that was
... Read more so misguided. If you are a parent you really should ask why some of the best teachers have left HPHS. I have a master's degree, 10 years of teaching experience, and taught successful AP classes. I would never have considered leaving HP had it not been for the poor leadership. I hope for the sake of the students and HPHS that the current leadership is replaced soon. If not, a continued decline in state rating, national merit finalist, etc. will continue. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/20/04
Teachers care about the students. They give their best efforts to enhance student learning.
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Dallas schools — Highland Park High School is located at 4220 Emerson Ave, Dallas TX 75205. 4220 Emerson Ave is in the 75205 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Highland Park High School is the Highland Park Independent School District. Highland Park High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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