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#2017 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

N Garland H S

High School · Garland ISD · Garland, TX

A Garland ISD high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2109 W BUCKINGHAM RD, Garland, TX 75042

  • Math 57% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation51.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at N Garland H S score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
57%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where N Garland 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,225/100K

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

$63,531

Median home value

$221,300

Median rent

$1,336/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
51.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·34 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
Garland H SEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.6 mi2,481Compare →
Iltexas Garland H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–121.8 mi600Compare →
Texans Can Academy - GarlandCharter · enrollment unverified4.09–121.8 mi130Compare →
Garland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–121.9 mi246Compare →

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.

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.

Garland ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#11 of 75
District spending per student
$12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

N Garland H S is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About N Garland H S

N Garland H S is a public high school in Garland, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 2,785 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,017 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about N Garland H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

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

North Garland High School is a public secondary school located in Garland, Texas, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of the Garland Independent School District 2. The school is recognized for its highly competitive Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Program 2. In 2024, North Garland High School achieved an "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency, becoming the first high school in the district to receive this distinction 1. The school has also seen academic and extracurricular successes, including UIL District awards for its orchestra and recognitions for HOSA students at the state competition, with some qualifying for nationals 1. Operational updates indicate that starting in the 2026-27 school year, all students will be required to wear ID badges to board and exit buses 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.garlandisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about N Garland H S

What grades does N Garland H S serve?

N Garland H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend N Garland H S?

N Garland H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,785 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at N Garland H S?

The student-teacher ratio at N Garland H S is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does N Garland H S rank in TX?

N Garland H S ranks #2,017 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is N Garland H S's MySchoolScout rating?

N Garland H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 N Garland H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, N Garland H S has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is N Garland H S a charter school?

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

Is N Garland H S a Title I school?

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

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

63.4% of students at N Garland 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
2,785
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
165
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 75042)
38,040
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
34.2
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 75042; 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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