NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL

NIMITZ H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the IRVING ISD school district, located in IRVING, TX with about 2,480 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 179 teachers, NIMITZ H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Nimitz High School, located at 100 W. Oakdale in Irving, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Irving Independent School District. As a key part of the local educational landscape, the school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student organizations, which aim to foster a well-rounded school culture and community engagement. By leveraging its connection to the broader Irving ISD curriculum and resources, Nimitz High School strives to provide its students with the tools and support necessary to thrive in an evolving global environment. For more detailed information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or academic calendars, you can visit their official website at [http://www.irvingisd.net](http://www.irvingisd.net).

For more information, contact NIMITZ H S at (972) 600-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 W OAKDALE
IRVING, TX 75060-6899
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NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IRVING, TX with about 2,480 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
IRVING ISD
Total Students:
2,480
Teachers:
179.07
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 2,480 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.5%
White
8.7%
Black or African American
7.7%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.