Garland High School is a high school located in Garland, Texas, which serves grades 9-12. It is a part of the Garland Independent School District. The school is a member of the AP program, the IB program, and is known for its football team, the Garland Owls.
Serving 2,481 students in grades 9-12, 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garland High School's student population of 2,481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Garland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garland High School is 0.55, 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
#5780 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garland High School's ranking?
Garland High School is ranked #5780 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Garland High School often compared to?
Garland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like N Garland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garland High School?
The graduation rate of Garland High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garland High School?
2,481 students attend Garland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Garland High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garland High School?
Garland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garland High School offer ?
Garland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garland High School part of?
Garland High School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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