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S GARLAND H S

600 COLONEL DR, GARLAND, TX 75043GARLAND ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
2,169
Students
Total enrolled
90%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$11,836
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,169 students in grades 08–12 in GARLAND, Texas.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,836 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

S GARLAND H S is a very large high in GARLAND, Texas, serving grades 08–12 with 2,169 students. The district invests $11,836 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 90% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at S GARLAND H S

2,169
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
88%
Free Lunch
133
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,163 male · 1,006 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility88%
National avg 52% · 1,905 students
Student Composition
80%
12%
Asian2%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black12%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482034002042

Academic Outcomes at S GARLAND H S

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
90%
State avg
89%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,836Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,836
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,208
Student Support$2,249
Administration$1,420
Operations$1,775
Other$1,184
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,836 spent per student, an estimated $5,244 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
44%
State government
37.7%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal programs
18.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 90% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 88% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DAUGHERTY ELJOHN W ARMSTRONG ELETHRIDGE ELROBERT B SEWELL EL
+8 more
↓
Middle
B G HUDSON MIDDLEJACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTERCLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLEAUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
+8 more
↓
High School
SACHSE H SN GARLAND H SGARLAND H SROWLETT H S
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGARLAND ISD →
Phone: (972)926-2700
NCES ID: 482034002042
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GARLAND seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
600 COLONEL DR, GARLAND, TX 75043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.