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#7447 of 8,552 schools in TX

Grand Prairie H S

High School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 GOPHER BLVD, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

  • Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$11,976
Chronic Absenteeism46.2%

Students at Grand Prairie H S score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grand Prairie H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,484

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

43%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Prairie Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.06–120.1 mi884Compare →
Uplift Grand H SCharter · enrollment unverified7.09–120.4 mi362Compare →
Crosswinds Accelerated H SEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–120.9 mi536Compare →
Grand Prairie Collegiate InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified8.36–121.3 mi386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#30 of 38
District spending per student
$11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grand Prairie H S is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grand Prairie H S

Grand Prairie H S is a public high school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 2,914 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,447 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Grand Prairie H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Grand Prairie High School is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. The school offers a curriculum focused on college and career readiness, including dual-credit classes and opportunities to earn an associate degree. Career and technology programs include Law Enforcement, Legal Studies, Emergency Services, Firefighting, Carpentry, Masonry, Education and Leadership, Electrical, Medical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Nursing Academy, Family and Community Service, Social Work, and Marketing and Sales 1. Students in the Construction Trades program participated in the “Build It Forward” initiative to assist residents with household repairs 1. Additionally, Carpentry students partnered with the City of Grand Prairie to construct wooden Christmas trees, receiving recognition from the City Council on January 6 1. The district announced a partnership with East Texas A&M University to establish a satellite campus in the community 1. Athletic events are cashless, with tickets purchased online through GoFan.co 2. The school publishes a newsletter called The Gopher Gram 2.
Sources (3)
  1. www.gpisd.org
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grand Prairie H S

What grades does Grand Prairie H S serve?

Grand Prairie H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grand Prairie H S?

Grand Prairie H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,914 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Grand Prairie H S is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grand Prairie H S rank in TX?

Grand Prairie H S ranks #7,447 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Grand Prairie H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Grand Prairie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grand Prairie H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Prairie H S has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grand Prairie H S a charter school?

No, Grand Prairie H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grand Prairie H S a Title I school?

No, Grand Prairie H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Prairie H S?

80.5% of students at Grand Prairie H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
182
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.2%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 75050)
44,402
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
31.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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