GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
GRAND PRAIRIE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 2,806 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 193 teachers, GRAND PRAIRIE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Grand Prairie High School (GPHS), located at 101 High School Drive in Grand Prairie, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a robust academic environment designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths. The school is known for its strong sense of tradition and community spirit, operating under the district’s commitment to providing equitable and innovative educational opportunities for all learners.
Beyond its core curriculum, Grand Prairie High School offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These programs are integral to the GPHS experience, fostering school pride and helping students develop leadership and collaborative skills outside the classroom. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, campus initiatives, and district resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.gpisd.org/gphs](http://www.gpisd.org/gphs).
For more information, contact GRAND PRAIRIE H S at (972) 809-5711 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050-3740
(972) 809-5711
http://www.gpisd.org/gphs
GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 2,806 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,806
- Teachers:
- 193.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,806 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAND PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.4%
- Black or African American
- 14.7%
- White
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.