Highland Park High School

(224)765-2001

www.dist113.org

1,739 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Highland Park High School (HPHS) is a distinguished public secondary school located in Highland Park, Illinois, serving the communities of Highland Park and Highwood as part of Township High School District 113. Widely recognized for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and a wide array of elective opportunities designed to challenge and prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic rigor, Highland Park High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that fosters student engagement through numerous athletic teams, fine and performing arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs. The school campus is noted for its blend of historic charm and modern facilities, reflecting a long-standing commitment to providing a supportive environment for personal and intellectual growth. With a focus on inclusivity and community service, HPHS emphasizes both student achievement and character development, maintaining a strong reputation as a cornerstone of the North Shore educational landscape.

1,739

Total Students

142.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,075
Hispanic	513
Black	27
Asian	45
Two or More	69
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,075 (61.8 %)
Hispanic
513 (29.5 %)
Two or More
69 (4.0 %)
Asian
45 (2.6 %)
Black
27 (1.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twp HSD 113
Phone:	(224)765-2001
Website:	http://www.dist113.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 375

Grade 10 432

Grade 11 440

Grade 12 492