Serving 2,001 students in grades 9-12, S Garland 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,001 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S Garland High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Garland school district, covering approximately 93.3 square miles in Garland, TX. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from within the zone, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
S Garland High School's student population of 2,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,001 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Rankings
S Garland 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 S Garland High School is 0.41, 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
#7763 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue, Royal blue, Columbia blue
School Mascot
The Titan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Garland High School's ranking?
S Garland High School is ranked #7763 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are S Garland High School often compared to?
S Garland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of S Garland High School?
The graduation rate of S Garland High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend S Garland High School?
2,001 students attend S Garland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of S Garland High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 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 S Garland High School?
S Garland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S Garland High School offer ?
S Garland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is S Garland High School part of?
S Garland High School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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