GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

School Overview
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (GPCI), located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is an innovative choice school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District that focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the institute is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. It operates on a specialized model that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and leadership development, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for university-level coursework but also equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a global workforce.

A hallmark of GPCI is its commitment to early college opportunities. By partnering with higher education institutions, the school provides students the chance to earn significant college credit, including the potential to graduate with an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma. The environment is intentionally focused on high expectations and personalized instruction, fostering a collegiate culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their academic paths. Through this focused approach, Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute aims to empower a diverse student body to become future leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.
395
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic242
Black93
Asian17
Two or More8
  • Hispanic
    242 (61.3 %)
  • Black
    93 (23.5 %)
  • White
    35 (8.9 %)
  • Asian
    17 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone: (972)343-3120
Website: http://www.gpisd.org/gpci
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53
Grades Taught
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 88
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6110
Grade 766
Grade 888
Grade 945
Grade 1036
Grade 1124
Grade 1226
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14235.9%
Male25364.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)