School 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.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$14,800
Enrollment
464
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
12
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2012-2015)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #9 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #15 | Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| #18 | Rice University | 1 |
| #18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
| #21 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| #41 | Tulane University | 1 |
| #47 | Penn State University Park | 1 |
| #52 | University of Texas at Austin | 1 |
| #61 | Southern Methodist University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
(12)|
Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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Physics B
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Statistics
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United States History
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Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
03/19/2021
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Highlands School, located in Texas, is a Catholic college preparatory school for grades K3 through 12. The school is renowned for its strong academic capabilities and its commitment to fostering students' comprehensive and holistic development. Highlands has a full-time formation team composed of religious men and women, which focuses on each student's individual and spiritual development. The school environment offers students a higher teacher-to-student ratio, provides more opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities and sports, and cultivates a wonderful family atmosphere that promotes personal flourishing.
School Advantages:
1. Academic Excellence: The school had National Merit Semifinalists in the 2020 class and has received numerous National Merit Awards over the years.
2. Strong Sports Program: 80% of high school students at the school participate in sports, and it has won over 27 state/district championships.
3. Annually, 5-10% of Highlands' high school graduates achieve National Merit recognition by scoring in the top 5% nationwide.
4. The school provides a wide variety of community-building opportunities. These include a student ambassador program, a choir, and highly-ranked sports programs. Many school clubs and activities are designed to enhance students' character and leadership skills.
School Advantages:
1. Academic Excellence: The school had National Merit Semifinalists in the 2020 class and has received numerous National Merit Awards over the years.
2. Strong Sports Program: 80% of high school students at the school participate in sports, and it has won over 27 state/district championships.
3. Annually, 5-10% of Highlands' high school graduates achieve National Merit recognition by scoring in the top 5% nationwide.
4. The school provides a wide variety of community-building opportunities. These include a student ambassador program, a choir, and highly-ranked sports programs. Many school clubs and activities are designed to enhance students' character and leadership skills.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Highlands School
Tell me a bit about The Highlands School.
The Highlands School is Co-ed private day school located in Texas, US. It was founded 1986 , and currently has about 464 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.thehighlandsschool.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.thehighlandsschool.org/.
Does The Highlands School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Highlands School is offering 12 AP courses.
The Highlands School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Highlands School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Highlands School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2012-2015, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt University, Rice University, University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University.
What is the application requirement for The Highlands School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Highlands School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Highlands School?
The day tuition for The Highlands School in 2024 is
$14,800 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at https://th-tx.client.renweb.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?mem .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at https://th-tx.client.renweb.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?mem .
Where is The Highlands School located?
The Highlands School is located in the State of Texas of USA. The closest major city is Dallas, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Highlands School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Highlands School is within top 1000 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Highlands School has been favorited by 4 users.
Also The Highlands School has been favorited by 4 users.
How do I complete an application for The Highlands School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Highlands School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Highlands School’s official site: http://www.thehighlandsschool.org/ or call them at (972)554-1980.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Highlands School’s official site: http://www.thehighlandsschool.org/ or call them at (972)554-1980.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Highlands School?
Yes, here are few:
The Cambridge School of Dallas, Cistercian Preparatory School and Episcopal School Of Dallas.
The closest major city is Dallas. You can find out more schools near Dallas here.
The closest major city is Dallas. You can find out more schools near Dallas here.
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Nearby City
Dallas, a vibrant metropolis in North Texas, is a major commercial and cultural center. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza commemorates the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. In the Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Crow Collection of Asian Art feature expansive collections spanning centuries of global art. The Nasher Sculpture Center, known for its sleek design, highlights contemporary sculptures. Dallas also boasts a lively music scene, diverse dining, and a thriving business district.
Population (2022)
1,279,910
Cost of Living
Higher than average 4%
Nearby Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
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