Grand Prairie High School is a public high school in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is one of three high schools serving the 41-campus Grand Prairie Independent School District, which encompasses the Dallas County portion of Grand Prairie.
Serving 2,817 students in grades 9-12, Grand Prairie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grand Prairie High School serves the northern part of Grand Prairie, TX, covering an area of approximately 34.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Prairie High School's student population of 2,817 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 186 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,817 students
Total Classroom Teachers
186 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Prairie High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7862 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gopher
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Prairie High School's ranking?
Grand Prairie High School is ranked #7862 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grand Prairie High School often compared to?
Grand Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Grand Prairie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Prairie High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grand Prairie High School?
2,817 students attend Grand Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grand Prairie High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Prairie High School?
Grand Prairie High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Prairie High School offer ?
Grand Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Prairie High School part of?
Grand Prairie High School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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