LAKE HIGHLANDS MIDDLE

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1,114 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,114

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE HIGHLANDS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	484
Hispanic	323
Black	213
Asian	57
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

White
484 (43.4%)
Hispanic
323 (29.0%)
Black
213 (19.1%)
Asian
57 (5.1%)
Two or More
33 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-1600
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/lakehighlandsms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 386

Grade 7 382

Grade 8 346