The Highlands School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of The Highlands School is to provide the highest quality education and foster integrally formed Christian leaders. This mission is fulfilled as The Highlands School students graduate as strong Christian leaders, convinced of the truth, prepared and committed to establish and foster a society where Christian values are taught, embraced and put into practice. This mission is pursued through the development of the whole person encompassing the commitment to teach, to educate, and to form....
School Overview:
The Highlands School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other religious school association(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1986 | ||
| County | Dallas County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 516 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 28% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 46 students | |||
| Kind - 34 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 41 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 31 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 38 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 37 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 25% | ||
| Average Class Size | 18 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 8 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| AP Political Science | AP Latin | ||
| AP English | AP Spanish | ||
| AP Physics | AP History | ||
| AP Calculus | AP Biology | ||
| Average SAT score | 1636 | ||
| Average ACT score | 24 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal | ||
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(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 177 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 8 / rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K 8500 K 8700 1-3 9300 4-5 9500 6-8 9600 9-12 11100 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 15% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | ||
| Head of School | John Borley | ||
| Admissions Director | Patricia Walter | ||
| Admissions Associate | Lucille Urso | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 10 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Football | ||
| Golf | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 8 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Choir | Drama Club | ||
| Journalism | Model UN | ||
| National Honor Society | Student Ambassadors | ||
| Student Council | Yearbook | ||
School Notes:
- The mission of The Highlands School is to provide the highest quality education and foster integrally formed Christian leaders. This mission is fulfilled as The Highlands School students graduate as strong Christian leaders, convinced of the truth, prepared and committed to establish and foster a society where Christian values are taught, embraced and put into practice. This mission is pursued through the development of the whole person encompassing the commitment to teach, to educate, and to form.
- Profile last updated: 09/08/2009
In the News:
- State-ranked showdown tonight in Arp (The Daily Sentinel)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 04:08:57 am
A showdown between state-ranked teams in their respective classes highlights the area schedule this week. - Private schools in session (The Victoria Advocate)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 12:34:08 am
Students filled the halls at St. Joseph High School and other private schools in the area this week. - Warriors headed to state tourney (The Woodlands Villager)
posted on February 21, 2009 at 11:27:41 pm
TOMBALL — The Woodlands Christian Academy is bound for the state tournament for the third straight year.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (75062) | School Zip (75062) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 41,566 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $45,085 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (75062) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 46% / 54% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cistercian Preparatory School - 350 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Amberwood Montessori Academy - 25 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Irving Christian Academy - 88 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- StoneGate Christian Academy - 114 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
- Emmanuel Baptist School - 23 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Irving, Dallas County, Zip 75062
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