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Preparing Students for College and Careers

On average, 96% of Highland Park High School graduates matriculate to institutes of higher education. Students focus on  community service with service hours totaling more than 59,000 hours in the 2024-2025 school year. HPHS has won a total of 123 state team UIL titles in athletics and academics since the school opened 100 years ago in 1922 and students have earned 685 Advanced Placement Scholar Awards.
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Highland Park High School At A Glance

  • 64,000 hours of community service from the Class of 2019
  • 26 students named National Merit Semifinalists
  • 2019 5A Lone Star Cup Recipients
  • 13 total students named to the All-State Band, Choir or Orchestra
  • 7 state championships won in the 2018-19 school year
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HP LitFest Announces 2026 Student Writing Contest Winners

HP LitFest is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Student Writing Contest. This year’s contest received a record-breaking 140 submissions, more than double last year’s total, showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of HPISD student writers.
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HPISD Celebrates Staff at 2026 Employee Service & Recognition Banquet

On April 22, Highland Park ISD honored employees from across the district during the 2026 Employee Service & Recognition Banquet at the Clements Leadership Center. The evening celebrated Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year, Heart at Work recipients, advanced degree recipients, retirees, and employees reaching milestone years of service.
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