Grand Prairie High School
School Overview
Grand Prairie High School is a public school located in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is a school in Grand Prairie Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 45% of students are proficient in Math learning and 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,804 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 197 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,804 students are attending Grand Prairie High School. By gender, there are 1,491 and 1,313 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Grand Prairie High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 71 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57 | 24 | 33 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 71 | 33 | 38 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 197 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Grand Prairie High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 83.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 197 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 197 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 22 | 11.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 11 | 5.6% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 401 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 39,770 Households |
| Population | 129,949 |
| Male | 63,854 |
| Female | 66,449 |
| Child Population | 49,095 |
| Total Housing Units | 42,434 Units |
| Average House Value | $141,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,043 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $61,028 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 79.54% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Grand Prairie High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 508 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 703 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Grand Prairie High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 508 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 84 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 457 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 703 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Grand Prairie Independent School District
In Grand Prairie Independent School District, 41 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas
2 private schools are serving students in GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.