For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 13,555 students in Irving, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Irving, TX are Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and North Lake Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irving, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Irving have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Irving, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jack E Singley Academy, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Irving, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5834
Gr: PK-12 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
North Lake Early College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Irving, TX 75038
(214) 891-1312
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ranchview High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Vly Ranch Pkwy E
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-5000
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Jack E Singley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5300
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 N Mac Arthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7200
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Oakdale
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-5700
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Irving High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N O Connor Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6300
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Union Bower Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6140
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Reassignment Center
Alternative School
1600 E Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3900
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3900
Gr: K-12
Irving, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deaf Ed Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
631 Edmondson Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Eagle Advantage Charter El Irv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 N Beltline Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9-11 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1081 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
9411 Hargrove St
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Gr: K-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 E Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: K-5
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Irving, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Irving, TX include Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and North Lake Early College High School.
How many public high schools are located in Irving?
12 public high schools are located in Irving.
What is the racial composition of students in Irving?
Irving public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Irving are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Irving include: Nimitz High School vs. Irving High School, Universal Academy vs. Universal Academy - Coppell, Jack E Singley Academy vs. Macarthur High School
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