Irving High School

900 N O Connor Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Irving High School serves 2,734 students in grades 9-12.
Irving High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Irving High School's student population of 2,734 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,734 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
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School Rankings

Irving High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Irving High School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#6571 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
84%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
91%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irving High School's ranking?
Irving High School is ranked #6571 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Irving High School often compared to?
Irving High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irving High School?
The graduation rate of Irving High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Irving High School?
2,734 students attend Irving High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Irving High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving High School?
Irving High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irving High School offer ?
Irving High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Irving High School part of?
Irving High School is part of Irving Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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