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The mission of The Highlands School is the formation of Christian leaders who will transform society. We follow the Integral Formation educational philosophy of the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi, which strives to develop the spiritual, intellectual, human, and apostolic dimensions of the whole person. Integral Formation is a comprehensive method and practice of teaching for developing authentic Catholic leaders in schools worldwide.
Based on the Christian view of the person, it focuses on the complete development of all dimensions of the person: intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic.
We challenge our students to identify and use their gifts in service to others. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, our mission embraces the entire family. We provide a safe, moral, and spiritual environment which leads to positive peer groups and joyful, caring, confident students. It is summed up in the motto of our mission: To Teach, To Educate, To Form.
To Teach: informing the mind, transmitting knowledge To Educate: cultivating the heart to love authentic values and a sense of what is good, just, and beautiful To Form: forging the will and shaping character in virtue as a basis for integrity.
Club or Organization: Boys Student Council, Challenge Girls Club, Conquest Club, Girls Student Council, Holy Week Missions, International Missions, Journalism, Model UN, National Honor Society, National Latin Exam Honors, National Spanish Honor Society, Pro-Life Club, Prom Committee, Spanish Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Theology Bowl, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drama Club, Fall Play, Spring Musical
School Notes
School Motto: Forming Catholic Leaders for Over 35 Years
The Highlands School is a Pre-K3 through 12th grade Catholic
college preparatory school.Our smaller school
environment affords students a higher teacher to student ratio,
more opportunities to participate in extracurricular and sports
activities, and creates a marvelous family atmosphere that fosters
the flourishing of the individual.
Our school is best known for its strong academics and the full
development of all aspects of the person. This is fruit of
our four-tieredIntegral Formationmethodology which
focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, character, and apostolic
development of each student. Highlighting this is the
recognition we have received being named to theNational
Catholic High School Honor Rollevery year since
2004.
We believe that the spiritual life and character development
are essential for the development of children. The Highlands
has a staff of9 full time religious men and women whose focus
is the personalized character and spiritual development of each
student. We have a clear and enthusiastic Catholic identity,
yet lived in a way that families from other faiths feel at
home. We incorporate the truth about who God is and how we
should relate to Him and to each other into the daily lived
experience at school.
With this academic, character, spiritual and apostolic
formation, and building on the foundations laid at home, Highlands
School students are given what is necessary to be strong leaders
who value virtue and service to others, being true lights in our
world.
At the Highlands, you can see the enthusiasm we have for our
students. I encourage you to visit our campus and experience for
yourself the passion of our people and excellence in education we
provide.
What is the acceptance rate of The Highlands School?
The acceptance rate of The Highlands School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does The Highlands School offer?
The Highlands School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Highlands School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
Grades: NS-3 | 78 students2.1 miles 1615 W Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 (972) 252-4733
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(7 reviews)
51/1/2020
BEST CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE DFW area-This school is a Gem!!! I had heard of their academics, and I wanted a catholic environment for my children, but I was so impressed and still am. The quality of a whole formation my children get compares to no other place. This is truly a Catholic school, other schools say they are catholic but they are not really Catholic schools. I would not send my children anywhere else, and the principal has been making changes and great things are coming. Last year, there were waiting lists for most grades. You truly CAN'T beat the education you get here. It is for the LONG run; it leaves a mark in the children's hearts for many many years. The school truly prepares them to be confident and to change the world.
- Posted by Parent - Ron
511/19/2018
My daughter attended The Highlands School grades 10, 11 & 12. She graduated this past spring and is now doing very well at University of Dallas. We just loved our time at The Highlands. She loved going to this school everyday, and they well-prepared her for college.My daughter's faith and spirit grew so much when she was here. There are so many outstanding faculty who really care about their students and go way out of their way for them I cannot recommend this school highly enough. We especially appreciated the Consecrated Women and the priests' and brothers' influence and guidance.
- Posted by Parent - Beth Farrell
511/2/2018
I love The Highlands School! I believe with this school I became prepared for college!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jath Martinez
510/7/2018
The Highlands School has been our home for many years from PK thru graduation. We feel blessed to have found such a special school for our children. When on campus, you just feel that Christ is present in the administration, teachers and parents. It is a family environment. The academics are strong. Your child can play in any sport of their choosing. The character formation of our children has helped them to be strong leaders of their faith, their social life and the issues they continue to face in this world as young adults. This school has a strong Catholic identity. Please come and see for yourself!
- Posted by Parent - Blessed
510/7/2018
Great and challenging HS. Extremely caring staff and teachers, Soccer coach.Students immediately welcomed our 11th grade daughter and has now graduated. So far ahead of previous schools she attended. Wish we had started her earlier!!! She was offered scholarships from almost all the colleges she applied. Most over 50% tuition. Social wise and Christian top notch...They do not just talk but truly walk the walk and hold students to high morals. Good counseling for life choices. Active parents.
- Posted by Parent - Greg
510/7/2018
I feel more blessed by the presence of this school each day my children spend here. My children have all grown here in terms of spiritual, academic and personal growth thank to the priests, brothers and consecrated. There is a place for everyone to belong here, and no one is an outcast unless they choose to be. God bless you, THS! Thank you for all you have been to my family and I.
- Posted by Parent - JJDM
51/31/2013
New Principal and admin staff have made a good school .... Amazing!
- Posted by Parent - sakur
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