LAKE HIGHLANDS J H
LAKE HIGHLANDS J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 808 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, LAKE HIGHLANDS J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lake Highlands Junior High (LHJH) is a public middle school located in Dallas, Texas, serving as a key part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and its robust extracurricular environment. Situated in the heart of the Lake Highlands community, it acts as a primary feeder school for Lake Highlands High School, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community continuity among students as they progress through the district.
The school is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the rigors of high school. In addition to core academic subjects, LHJH offers a variety of elective courses, including athletics, fine arts, and career-focused programs, which aim to help students discover their individual interests and talents. With a focus on social-emotional development and academic excellence, Lake Highlands Junior High strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to become active, engaged, and responsible members of the larger Dallas community.
For more information, contact LAKE HIGHLANDS J H at (469) 593-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75238-4107
(469) 593-1600
LAKE HIGHLANDS J H is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 808 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 808
- Teachers:
- 55.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 808 students
- White
- 32.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.3%
- Black or African American
- 26.2%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.