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#6263 of 8,552 schools in TX

South Grand Prairie H S

High School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 W WARRIOR TRL, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$11,976
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at South Grand Prairie H S score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Grand Prairie 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), 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

$87,320

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·48 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lyndon B Johnson DaepEnrollment path unverified4.66–120.5 mi39Compare →
John a Dubiski Career H SEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.1 mi1,573Compare →
Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–121.4 mi971Compare →

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.

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#19 of 38
District spending per student
$11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Grand Prairie H S is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Grand Prairie H S

South Grand Prairie H S is a public high school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 3,364 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,263 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about South Grand Prairie H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

South Grand Prairie High School (SGPHS) is a public high school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, and is part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District 2. The school offers Career and Technical Education through six programs of study leading to industry-based certification 1. It also operates an Early College High School program where students can earn an associate degree at no cost while completing their high school diploma 1. A partnership with East Texas A&M University has established a satellite campus within the community 1. In 2025, the school's wind ensemble was one of five high school groups selected to perform at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago 1. Additionally, the volleyball team won the Gold Bracket at the 2025 Buff Bash tournament 1. Dr. Trujillo was named Man of the Year by the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce in 2025 1. Senior Caleb Crowder was featured on Fox 4’s “Here’s to You” segment 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.gpisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Grand Prairie H S

What grades does South Grand Prairie H S serve?

South Grand Prairie H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Grand Prairie H S?

South Grand Prairie H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grand Prairie H S?

The student-teacher ratio at South Grand Prairie H S is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Grand Prairie H S rank in TX?

South Grand Prairie H S ranks #6,263 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is South Grand Prairie H S's MySchoolScout rating?

South Grand Prairie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South Grand Prairie H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Grand Prairie H S has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is South Grand Prairie H S a charter school?

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

Is South Grand Prairie H S a Title I school?

No, South Grand Prairie H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Grand Prairie H S?

61.7% of students at South Grand Prairie 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
3,364
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
204
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 75052)
95,485
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 75052; 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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