Excellent
#307 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Manara Leadership Academy
High School · Manara Academy · Irving, TX
A charter high school in Irving, TX where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8001 JETSTAR DR, Irving, TX 75063
- Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manara Leadership Academy score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manara Leadership Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$117,583
Median home value
$509,500
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
39.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Irving UpperCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| Ranchview H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Coppell H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 4,013 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Manara Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Manara Leadership Academy is listed in MANARA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manara Leadership Academy
Manara Leadership Academy is a public high school in Irving, TX, part of Manara Academy, serving approximately 115 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manara Leadership Academy
What grades does Manara Leadership Academy serve?
Manara Leadership Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Manara Leadership Academy?
Manara Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manara Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manara Leadership Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manara Leadership Academy rank in TX?
Manara Leadership Academy ranks #307 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Manara Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Manara Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Manara Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manara Leadership Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Manara Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Manara Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Manara Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Manara Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manara Leadership Academy?
72.2% of students at Manara Leadership Academy 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (972) 304-1155
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 75063)
- 45,486
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 75063; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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