GREAT HEARTS IRVING

GREAT HEARTS IRVING is a public charter school that is part of the GREAT HEARTS TEXAS school district, located in IRVING, TX with about 815 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, GREAT HEARTS IRVING has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

GREAT HEARTS IRVING is a tuition-free, state-chartered public school that serves students in grades K–12. Part of the broader Great Hearts Academies network, the school is founded on the principles of a classical liberal arts education. Its primary mission is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, emphasizing a curriculum that focuses on the "Great Books," rigorous mathematics, sciences, and the development of moral character.

The academic environment at GREAT HEARTS IRVING is highly structured and traditional, eschewing modern pedagogical trends in favor of Socratic seminars, direct instruction, and an emphasis on literacy and critical thinking. By providing a broad, balanced education that includes Latin, fine arts, and a heavy focus on history and literature, the school aims to prepare students not only for university success but for active, thoughtful citizenship. The campus culture is heavily centered on community, virtue, and academic excellence, creating a distinctively disciplined atmosphere for its student body.

For more information, contact GREAT HEARTS IRVING at (469) 759-3030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.