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#6906 of 8,552 schools in TX

Irving H S

High School · Irving ISD · Irving, TX

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

900 N O CONNOR RD, Irving, TX 75061

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation33.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,187
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Irving H S score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

81.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Irving 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,478/100K

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

$61,260

Median home value

$228,400

Median rent

$1,292/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

40.4%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·25 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
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory CenterEnrollment path unverified3.69–120.3 mi274Compare →
Universal AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.3PK–121.3 mi619Compare →
Uplift Infinity H SCharter · enrollment unverified8.69–121.8 mi349Compare →
Macarthur H SEnrollment path unverified4.79–122.0 mi2,596Compare →

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.

Irving ISD

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#16 of 36
District spending per student
$12,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Irving H S is listed in IRVING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Irving H S

Irving H S is a public high school in Irving, TX, part of Irving ISD, serving approximately 2,535 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,906 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Irving H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Irving High School is a public high school located in Irving, Texas. It holds the distinction of being the first high school established within the Irving Independent School District 2. The district has recently undertaken significant facility upgrades following the approval of a $573.75 million bond package by voters in May 2023, which was the district's first bond since 2007 1. Irving ISD achieved a perfect score of 100 on the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2024-2025 rating year 1. The district offers various academic and support programs, including free SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement testing for students 1. Additionally, Irving ISD provides collegiate programs allowing high school students to earn college degrees, specifically through Singley Collegiate Academy and South Irving Collegiate at Nimitz 1. The district also features nationally recognized Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming and fine arts programs, having earned a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association for three consecutive years 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.irvingisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irving H S

What grades does Irving H S serve?

Irving H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Irving H S?

Irving H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Irving H S is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irving H S rank in TX?

Irving H S ranks #6,906 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Irving H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Irving H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Irving H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving H S has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Irving H S a charter school?

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

Is Irving H S a Title I school?

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

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

81.5% of students at Irving 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
2,535
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
155
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 75061)
55,839
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
32
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 75061; 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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