The Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is a school for girls in Dallas, Texas. Part of the Dallas Independent School District, it is the first public all-girls school in the state and is renowned for its challenging coursework and high college matriculation rate.
Serving 604 students in grades 6-12, Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership 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
#100 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School's ranking?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is ranked #100 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School often compared to?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
The graduation rate of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
604 students attend Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School offer ?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School part of?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School located?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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