{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lake Highlands High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1801771,"projectId":8947477,"letterContent":"My students are always excited for lab day, when they can see and experience something new. Your generous gift has made that possible for us! Today and for the remainder of this week we'll be using microscopes and microslide viewers to study a variety of cell types and viruses. While we've discussed and drawn models of cells and viruses in class, we so far hadn't had a chance to dig into what it all looks like in real life. The microslide sets we've been given show a variety of cell types at different magnifications, allowing for easier examination of cells we normally can't see with our classroom microscopes. I've also prepared a variety of slides and items so students can see real life instances of the examples we're observing (for example, students are examining moldy bread with a dissecting microscope, and examining fungus images up close with the microslide viewer). \r\n\r\nSince our state test just finished last week, students weren't really sure what to expect. As they walked into our classroom and saw they were going to have the chance to explore the excitement palpably built (no easy feat considering these are high schoolers). Besides for the slides and microslides I had ready to go, students were ecstatic to put other items under examination. I saw pencils, hair, hands, and more being examined by students with our new microslides and microscopes. \r\n\r\nWhile this has been an exciting project so far, we'll continue to use these resources over the next weeks as students begin research projects. They'll be connecting cell biology to topics of their choosing, to explore how the smallest living things help shape us and our world. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your gift and for making these projects possible. I'm so excited for my current and future students to get to explore and learn more about their world.","fullyFundedDate":1735345931818,"projectUrl":"project/zooming-into-the-world-of-cells-micros/8947477/","projectTitle":"\"Zooming Into the World of Cells: Microslides for Young Scientists\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shimko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1801771_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731700119362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1801771"},{"teacherId":9807517,"projectId":8887776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our Science Explorers here at Lake Highlands! You have no idea of the impact you have on these students. Many of our participants are learning things they have never heard of. We have students making a fully functioning hydroponics system while learning how this is beneficial in bigger cities. We have another student who is building a hydroelectric generator using some of the material purchased. We even have one who was inspired to explore quantum mechanics!\r\n\r\nOur students are really enjoying STEM while being able to focus on things that interest them outside of the curriculum they are exposed to each day. You have made such a difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for people like you. I cannot wait for you to see their projects in the pictures. Thank you so much for being a blessing to others!","fullyFundedDate":1738003275555,"projectUrl":"project/science-explorers-club/8887776/","projectTitle":"Science Explorers Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Auzenne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807517"},{"teacherId":5708438,"projectId":8888818,"letterContent":"We are so excited to be able to start on our garden in the courtyyard of of school. Not only will it enhance the beautification of the school, it will make a major impact with all kinds of animals, and students learning about different plants insects, and more.\r\nWe will have a garden where students, who do not have space at their home to grow vegetables, now will be able to. Students will learn about the anatomy of plants, reproductive cycle of plants, why certain soil is important for plants, and more. My students are really excited about growing their own food that they can take home and make a dish from it and also share new knowledge gained from the garden with their family members. Yesterday, in our meeting ,we have started seedlings like tomatoes, beans, and peppers. We are excited for them to grow and transplant them to the garden. \r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of all of the tools and materials that were donated to help make this project a success. Our next step is to have a volunteer garden landscaper, who is also a master gardener, to help give advice on different things about the garden. Thank you so much for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1730726940514,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-garden-tools-needed/8888818/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow: Garden Tools Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hranitzky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/biologyclass"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9758","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2925,"numTeachers":180,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.2,"schoolId":9758,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lake Highlands High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lake Highlands High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/richardson-independent-school-district/lake-highlands-high-school/9758"}

Lake Highlands High School

Join the 108 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Lake Highlands High School is an urban public school in Dallas, Texas that is part of Richardson Independent School District. It serves 2,925 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,925 Students

180 Teachers

9449 Church Rd

Dallas, TX 75238 View local requests

http://www.richardson.k12.tx.us/administration/sch

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Lake Highlands High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

Lake Highlands High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lake Highlands High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

Lake Highlands High School

$20,147

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

108

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Lake Highlands High School has received support from 65 individuals from Texas and 43 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Lake Highlands High School

About this school

Equity Focus School

Lake Highlands High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Lake Highlands High School Demographics

Lake Highlands High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

Lake Highlands High School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.