Serving 610 students in grades 6-12, Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School's student population of 610 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is 0.30, 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
#49 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School's ranking?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is ranked #49 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School often compared to?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
The graduation rate of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
610 students attend Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School offer ?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School part of?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School located?
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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