Living in Lake Highlands, we chose to send our child to public as opposed to private because of the great RISD system. We have never regretted our decision. Our son attended RISD in LHHS for all of his education. He achieved National Merit status and top 10% at this school. He took advantage of everything
... Read more that was offered to him, including sports, AP classes, dual credit classes with Richland College, and the performing arts classes. We as parents volunteered our socks off, and were very involved in our son's activities as well as the PTA and school fund raising. There are many needy students at this school, but the diversity only adds to the experience. LHHS is not a bubble, but a slice of life and that never hurt anyone . . . to get familiar with the real world early on. Overall, a great experience for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Great Majority of students are under served. Resulting in ill prepared graduates.
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/08
I love this school. The teachers have been totally supportive and the kids a joy to be with. The school is more challenging than the private school my children last attended. School is what our children make of it. There are good and bad experiences, just as we had when we went to school. I have
... Read more found parents and teachers eager to help with negative situations when we make them known. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
Inadequate at best. Teachers vary wildly. Parent and Student gossip is damaging and horrific.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/08
This school is okay at best. Academics and extracurricular activities appear to be extremely 'clickish'. The coaches and teachers appear to have their 'picks' and the rest of the students just have to adjust. I found the counselors to be quasi responsive. This is very concerning since I am a tax payer
... Read more and will continue to have to pay taxes to Richardson ISD after my children have graudate. We all know tha life is not fair, it is unfortunate that our children have to discover this at a tender age. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/14/08
This school is great im sad to be leaving it the principal bob iden is awesome and he is very supportive to the student he is nice. The teachers there are really encouraging they actually want you to pass and do good in life and they will make sure you do that. They are a little over dramatic when it
... Read more comes to discipline but it is for the best. Overall this is a great school to send your child to its majority whites and blacks and a little hispanics. Excellent sports. I so love this school Read less
Posted by a student on 06/10/08
liberal arts teachers are good, but science and math departments need beefing up. lots of parental involvement. feels like a small community rather than part of a big city.
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Posted by a parent on 12/22/05
A great high school which prepares students well for the college experience, has plenty of challenging courses as well as a broad variety to suit the individual student's needs. Good extracurriculars, excellent leadership. Good PTA, good booster clubs, a caring attitude from parents towards making the
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/05
Pretty much your average high school experience, I would think. Drug/alcohol use is pervasive and teacher quality is wildly variable at best, but the senior leadership is fairly sound and your child can at least feel that his or her life is not in danger on a daily basis, which is certainly not true
... Read more of all RISD schools. Summary: Definitely a bit overinflated in terms of reputation, but not without a few redeeming qualities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/04
I am extremely disappointed in Lake Highlands. This past year has forever changed my views on an 'awarded blue ribbon school.' Teachers and Consulors have proven the system awarding the schools wrong. Large class sizes, no control, and being critical of particular students shows Lake Highlands High School
... Read more has no class! A selective group of the staff are excellent, putting the students first and there education however the majority have no patience and little control! I would do your research before you invest your childs education into the 'blue ribbon' school! If you want your child to be apart of weekly fights and disturbing environments, this is your shcool! Read less
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Dallas schools — Lake Highlands High School is located at 9449 Church Rd, Dallas TX 75238. 9449 Church Rd is in the 75238 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Lake Highlands High School is the Richardson Independent School District. Lake Highlands High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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