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 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), 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 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 70% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Grades: 6-12
| 886 students
Rank: #33.
North Lake Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Ranchview High School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Jack E Singley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5300
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,611 students
Rank: #88.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 N Mac Arthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7200
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,596 students
Rank: #99.
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Nimitz High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Oakdale
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-5700
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,379 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,535 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Irving, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deaf Ed Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
631 Edmondson Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Grades: PK-8
| 28 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Grades: 9-11
| 244 students
1081 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Grades: 9
| 95 students
3919 Munger Ave
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
9411 Hargrove St
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Grades: K-3
| 370 students
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
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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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