GARLAND H S

www.garlandisd.net/ghs

2,484 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garland High School, located in the heart of Garland, Texas, is a historic institution serving as part of the Garland Independent School District. As one of the district's flagship campuses, it is widely recognized for its long-standing traditions and its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Garland High School is well-known for its vibrant student life, boasting a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and award-winning fine arts departments. The campus culture is heavily influenced by its "Owl" pride, which emphasizes school spirit and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extensive opportunities for personal development, Garland High School remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to empowering its students to achieve success in their future endeavors.

2,484

Total Students

155.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARLAND H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	1,629
Black	329
Asian	190
Two or More	47
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,629 (65.6 %)
Black
329 (13.2 %)
White
276 (11.1 %)
Asian
190 (7.6 %)
Two or More
47 (1.9 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)494-8492
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/ghs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	155.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 756

Grade 10 634

Grade 11 546

Grade 12 548