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#2018 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 24% in state

Sachse H S

High School · Garland ISD · Sachse, TX

A Garland ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3901 MILES RD, Sachse, TX 75048

  • Math 60% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation43.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,534
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Sachse H S score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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

44.6%

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 Sachse 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated810/100K

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

$129,024

Median home value

$366,000

Median rent

$1,775/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
43.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·41 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
Harmony School of Innovation - GarlandCharter · enrollment unverified6.87–122.1 mi609Compare →
Naaman Forest H SEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.1 mi2,079Compare →
Wylie H SEnrollment path unverified7.79–123.4 mi3,095Compare →
Garland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–123.5 mi246Compare →

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.

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
#12 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

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

About Sachse H S

Sachse H S is a public high school in Sachse, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 2,908 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,018 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Sachse H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

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

Sachse High School is a public high school located in Sachse, Texas, serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Garland Independent School District 2. The school's first graduating class was the charter class of 2005 2. The institution has received an "A" Accountability Rating, described as extraordinary achievement 1. Its mission focuses on fostering responsible citizenship, lifelong learning, and character development 1. Notable recent events include a P-TECH student named Reese Bryant winning a state TAFE competition and advancing to nationals 1. Administrative updates indicate that starting in the 2026–27 school year, all students must wear ID badges to board and exit buses 1. The school also offers a GO Center for college, scholarship, and career guidance 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.garlandisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sachse H S

What grades does Sachse H S serve?

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

How many students attend Sachse H S?

Sachse H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,908 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sachse H S is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sachse H S rank in TX?

Sachse H S ranks #2,018 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Sachse H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Sachse 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 Sachse H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sachse H S has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sachse H S a charter school?

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

Is Sachse H S a Title I school?

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

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

44.6% of students at Sachse 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
2,908
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
165
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 75048)
29,600
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
40.2
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 75048; 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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