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Public high school · Garland ISD · Garland, Texas

N Garland H S

N Garland H S rates 6.3, right at the middle of Garland ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 6.1.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.3this school

6.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Garland ISD median is 6.1.

#4,615 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Garland ISD: 7 high schools rated, median 6.1

The brief

A Garland ISD high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 4,615 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 44 of 75 in Garland ISD.

N Garland H S is listed in Garland ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math56%11 points above the Texas average of 45%700 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading60%5 points above the Texas average of 55%1,792 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
25% of the rating
Academics
8.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
N Garland H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Dallas-Fort Worth school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
69
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33
Some Transit
Bike Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,849/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Garland. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Garland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
51.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
18 sports
9 boys' · 9 girls' · 34 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than N Garland H S.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #4,615 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is N Garland H S's MySchoolScout rating?

N Garland H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,785
Student-teacher ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
165
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Phone
(972) 675-3120
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#44 of 75
Schools in district
78
District spending per student
$12,534
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 75042)
38,040
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
34.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.