The Highland Park Independent School District is located immediately north of downtown Dallas in the 6.21-square-mile suburban area of Highland Park, University Park and a small part of North Dallas. HPISD serves approximately 33,640 residents who are predominantly college-educated professionals and business leaders in the Dallas community. Since Highland Park schools were founded in 1914, there continues to be a proud tradition of excellence in academic, fine arts, athletics and community service.
Dallas is home to the State Fair of Texas, some of the finest museums in the Southwest and many professional sports teams. Southern Methodist University, one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the South, is located in the Park Cities and offers a variety of concerts, lectures and athletic events to the surrounding area.
The Highland Park Independent School District first opened its doors in October of 1914 with a four-room building on Cornell Avenue. Since then, it has grown to a district comprised of eight campuses: five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school. The district has an enrollment of approximately 6,700 students and employs nearly 800 people, including more than 450 teachers.
Highland Park High School students consistently score above the national and state average on the ACT and SAT. More than 97% of Highland Park ISD graduates attend college, with many attending the most prestigious universities in the country.
Forney ISD is a Recognized District by the Texas Education Agency. The District's mission is to work In partnership with parents and community to create and sustain an environment to maximize the potential of each learner. The vision of the District is to inspire learners through innovative education.
Terrell is a progressive community with deep Texas roots and American ideals. Established in 1873, many families have lived here for generations and businesses have prospered for decades. Terrell life embraces small town values and a strong Texas work ethic. You'll find friendly neighborhoods, a historic downtown and a variety of recreational activities. Terrell schools graduate Oscar winners, Olympic athletes, and kids who care. Our city is full of energetic volunteers, service and civic organizations who are here for each other and to ensure the continuing legacy of our city. Terrell has everything your company needs to grow and prosper. We offer aggressive incentive programs to encourage expansion, relocation and business retention. Users are attracted by our abundance of resources, cost of labor, transportation systems and low cost of occupancy which allows them to stay competitive. Our city has a strategic location at the intersection of I-20/U.S.80 and access to a non-unionized workforce of over 400,000. A wide range of commercial and private aviation services available at the Terrell Municipal Airport easily connect you to the Dallas Metroplex and the world. Our Economic Development staff is ready to assist you with the site selection process and any related information you need to consider Terrell, Texas as your new address.