Enrollment
749
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Prairie, TX
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480144013191Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Grand Prairie, Texas, enrolling 749 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 749 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) spends $8,940 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 419 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 749 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) also operates Iltexas Garland El (941 students) and Iltexas Katy El (936 students) alongside Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S compares
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
347
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
African American 27.1%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas), which includes Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S.
$8,940
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 83.6%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S
How many students attend Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S?
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S has 749 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S?
66.2% of students at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S?
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S rank among high schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
Is Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S a good school?
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S, International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) also operates Iltexas Garland El (941 students), Iltexas Katy El (936 students), and Iltexas Grand Prairie El (936 students). See the International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) district page for the complete list.
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