South Grand Prairie High School is a public high school in the city of Grand Prairie, Texas, United States. It is part of the 36-campus Grand Prairie Independent School District.
Serving 3,364 students in grades 9-12, South Grand Prairie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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South Grand Prairie High School's student population of 3,364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 204 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
204 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
South Grand Prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Grand Prairie High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7476 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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What is South Grand Prairie High School's ranking?
South Grand Prairie High School is ranked #7476 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Grand Prairie High School often compared to?
South Grand Prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A Dubiski Career High School, Grand Prairie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Grand Prairie High School?
The graduation rate of South Grand Prairie High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Grand Prairie High School?
3,364 students attend South Grand Prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of South Grand Prairie High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Grand Prairie High School?
South Grand Prairie High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Grand Prairie High School offer ?
South Grand Prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Grand Prairie High School part of?
South Grand Prairie High School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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