Serving 142 students in grades 1-8, School For The Highly Gifted ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Highly Gifted ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Highly Gifted's student population of 142 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
School For The Highly Gifted ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For The Highly Gifted is 0.78, which is more 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
#3 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
30%
6%
Hispanic
17%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
21%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Highly Gifted's ranking?
School For The Highly Gifted is ranked #3 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are School For The Highly Gifted often compared to?
School For The Highly Giftedis often viewed alongside schools like William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend School For The Highly Gifted?
142 students attend School For The Highly Gifted.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of School For The Highly Gifted students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For The Highly Gifted?
School For The Highly Gifted has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Highly Gifted offer ?
School For The Highly Gifted offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is School For The Highly Gifted part of?
School For The Highly Gifted is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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