The Highlands School

1451 E Northgate Drive, Irving, TX, 75062-0750
Tel: (972)554-1980
Grades: PK - 12 | 470 students
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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
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1986
Student Body
Total Students 470 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 5% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus
AP History AP Physics
AP Spanish AP English
AP Latin AP Political Science
Average SAT score 1636
Average ACT score 24
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 7 / rolling
Tuition Notes Pre-K 8750 K 8950 1-3 9550 4-5 9750 6-8 9900 9-12 11500
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Toni Seeton
Admissions Associate Lucille Urso
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Soccer Softball
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
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: 04/10/2013

Nearby Schools:

The Highlands School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Redeemer Montessori School
Gr. K-6 | 0.7 mi. away
Cistercian Preparatory School
Gr. 5-12 | 1 mi. away
The Sloan School
Gr. K-6 | 1.1 mi. away
Montessori School Of Las Colinas
Gr. K | 1.7 mi. away
First Baptist Academy System
Gr. K-12 | 2 mi. away

View all schools in: Irving, Dallas County, Zip 75062

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