Smith High School
Tel:
(972)968-5200
- Smith High School serves 1,935 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (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 57% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Smith High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Smith High School's student population of 1,935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,935 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 125 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smith High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smith High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. 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 | #5271 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 52% |
| Black | 22% | 13% |
| White | 14% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carrollton-farmers Branch Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smith High School is Salazar District Alternative Education Program (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salazar District Alternative Education Program (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carrollton Classical Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewisville Carrollton Classical Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 312 students
0.2 miles
2400 N Josey Ln
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972)245-2900 0.2 K-5 312 - Carrollton Blanton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 478 students
0.5 miles
2525 Scott Mill Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972)968-1100 0.5 PK-5 478 - Carrollton Mccoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 436 students
0.5 miles
2425 Mccoy Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972)968-2300 0.5 K-5 436 - Carrollton Salazar District Alternative Education Program Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 50 students
1.0 miles
2416 Keller Springs Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972)968-5900 1.0 1-12 50 - Carrollton Thompson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 530 students
1.2 miles
2915 Scott Mill Rd
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972)968-3400 1.2 PK-5 530
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