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#7426 of 8,552 schools in TX

H Grady Spruce H S

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9733 OLD SEAGOVILLE RD, Dallas, TX 75217

  • Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 22% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 61.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.3 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate61%
AP Participation30.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism55.3%

Students at H Grady Spruce H S score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where H Grady Spruce 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$52,987

Median home value

$164,800

Median rent

$1,189/mo

College educated

6.2%

Homeownership

58.8%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
A+ Secondary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.97–120.3 mi752Compare →
Cristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · tuition5.1private9–121.5 mi421Compare →
Balch Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.6 mi71Compare →
Texans Can Academy - Pleasant GroveCharter · enrollment unverified2.89–121.6 mi510Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#225 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

H Grady Spruce H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About H Grady Spruce H S

H Grady Spruce H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 1,460 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,426 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about H Grady Spruce H S

What grades does H Grady Spruce H S serve?

H Grady Spruce H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend H Grady Spruce H S?

H Grady Spruce H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at H Grady Spruce H S?

The student-teacher ratio at H Grady Spruce H S is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does H Grady Spruce H S rank in TX?

H Grady Spruce H S ranks #7,426 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is H Grady Spruce H S's MySchoolScout rating?

H Grady Spruce 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 H Grady Spruce H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, H Grady Spruce H S has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is H Grady Spruce H S a charter school?

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

Is H Grady Spruce H S a Title I school?

No, H Grady Spruce H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H Grady Spruce H S?

96.3% of students at H Grady Spruce 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
1,460
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.3%
4-Year Graduation
61.0%
Area population (ZIP 75217)
84,578
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
28.1
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 75217; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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