S GARLAND H S

www.garlandisd.net/sghs

2,169 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

South Garland High School, located at 600 Colonel Drive in Garland, Texas, is a core institution within the Garland Independent School District. As a traditional public high school, it serves a diverse student population and is well-known for its long-standing presence in the local community. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective programs, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

In addition to its academic programming, South Garland High School emphasizes school spirit and community engagement through its various athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations. The school utilizes the district's broader resources to provide students with pathways for career and technical education (CTE) and advanced coursework. For those interested in current events, specific academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the official Garland ISD website.

2,169

Total Students

132.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S GARLAND H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	1,737
Black	271
Asian	37
Two or More	26
American Indian	7

Hispanic
1,737 (80.1 %)
Black
271 (12.5 %)
White
91 (4.2 %)
Asian
37 (1.7 %)
Two or More
26 (1.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)

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)926-2700
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/sghs
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,771
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 598

Grade 10 569

Grade 11 481

Grade 12 521