Irving High School
Tel:
(972)600-6300
- Irving High School serves 2,498 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Irving High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Irving High School's student population of 2,498 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,498 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 165 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Irving High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Irving High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5980 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 52% |
| Black | 9% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Irving Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Irving High School is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Irving Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 331 students
0.2 miles
101 E Union Bower Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-6140 0.2 9-12 331 - Irving Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 912 students
0.4 miles
707 W Pioneer Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-6000 0.4 6-8 912 - Irving Pierce Early Childhood Grades: PK | 519 students
0.4 miles
901 N Britain
Irving, TX 75015
(972)600-3700 0.4 PK 519 - Irving Keyes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 734 students
0.6 miles
1501 N Britain Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-3400 0.6 K-5 734 - Irving Austin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1011 students
0.7 miles
825 E Union Bower Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972)600-3100 0.7 6-8 1011
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