H. Grady Spruce High School is a public school in the Spruce Square Development of Southeast Dallas in the state of Texas. H. Grady Spruce High School, which covers grades 9–12, is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. Spruce serves several sections of southeast Dallas, including Balch Springs.
Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, H Grady Spruce 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 98% 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: 1,370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H Grady Spruce High School's student population of 1,370 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
H Grady Spruce 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 H Grady Spruce High School is 0.30, 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
#7918 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
71%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves (originally The Apaches)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H Grady Spruce High School's ranking?
H Grady Spruce High School is ranked #7918 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H Grady Spruce High School often compared to?
H Grady Spruce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W W Samuell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of H Grady Spruce High School?
The graduation rate of H Grady Spruce High School is 71%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend H Grady Spruce High School?
1,370 students attend H Grady Spruce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of H Grady Spruce High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H Grady Spruce High School?
H Grady Spruce High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H Grady Spruce High School offer ?
H Grady Spruce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H Grady Spruce High School part of?
H Grady Spruce High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is H Grady Spruce High School located?
H Grady Spruce High School is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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