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![HPHS Students Named National Merit Commended Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790620004/hpisdorg/lhejyy5ejvfiibmmezsp/NationalMeritCommended26.jpg","width":2200}])
Highland Park High School congratulates 31 students recognized as National Merit Commended Students for their academic achievement.
![16 HPHS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788967165/hpisdorg/xuulnbyc5tbwpcvvc066/NationalMeritSemifinalist26.jpg","width":2200}])
Highland Park High School is proud to recognize 16 students named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. HPISD congratulates these outstanding Scots and wishes them the best as they advance in the competition for finalist honors.
![Five young men and a woman stand proudly in front of a blue UIL banner, holding medals and a plaque.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779906808/hpisdorg/rkl9oahnui6fn2fw1e96/IMG_0399.jpg","width":2200}])
The HPHS UIL Science Team captured the 2026 UIL State Championship, with Adrian Gu, Jake Neilson, Henry Zhu and Bradley Liang earning outstanding team and individual results at the UIL State Meet.
![HPISD Ranks No. 1 Among 5A/6A Public School Districts in Texas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786726631/hpisdorg/fifnj23azgeoqejorqum/2026TEARatings.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786726631/hpisdorg/fifnj23azgeoqejorqum/2026TEARatings.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786726631/hpisdorg/fifnj23azgeoqejorqum/2026TEARatings.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786726631/hpisdorg/fifnj23azgeoqejorqum/2026TEARatings.png","width":1080}])
The Texas Education Agency has released its 2026 Accountability Ratings, and Highland Park ISD has once again earned the top score among all traditional 5A/6A public school districts in Texas.
![A young female runner in a navy and yellow uniform stands on a green turf field with a large stadium in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1780604150/hpisdorg/vbscat53m9xiou91yr06/DKR.jpg","width":2200}])
Wortman captured the UIL 5A State Championship in the 800M Run with a personal record time of 2:11.25, becoming the first Lady Scot in school history to win the event at the state meet
![A group of graduates in white attire stand on a gymnasium floor in front of a backdrop, with bleachers visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785157248/hpisdorg/qet37zhgudqa2meoa6ci/DSC04241.jpg","width":2200}])
Highland Park High School recognized the academic excellence of the Class of 2026 during the annual Honors Day Assembly on May 21, celebrating the Top 10 graduates, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Henry Zhu, the Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Bradley Liang, Salutatorian, and all Top 10 graduates for their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to excellence.
![A smiling young man and woman stand in front of a backdrop with "Highland Park High School" logos, holding an award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785156965/hpisdorg/hgogpkegn8vokmxrpa4q/DSC04221.jpg","width":2200}])
On May 21, 2026, Highland Park High School proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 during its annual Honors Day Assembly. Students were recognized with scholarships, department awards, and academic honors celebrating excellence in academics, leadership, service, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular involvement.
![Two smiling graduates in caps and gowns stand in the foreground with an audience in the blurred background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779892725/hpisdorg/p3hrlk9ykc3lf42dp90o/DSC04346.jpg","width":2200}])
![A large yellow "A" and text proclaiming Highland Park ISD as the #1 rated 5A/6A public school district in Texas are set against a dark blue background, with circular school logos arranged below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779892380/hpisdorg/ns41oo9edftaly9l5yxi/2025TEARatingsCard2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779892380/hpisdorg/ns41oo9edftaly9l5yxi/2025TEARatingsCard2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779892380/hpisdorg/ns41oo9edftaly9l5yxi/2025TEARatingsCard2.png","width":640}])