Garland High School

Garland High School

Garland Independent School District

Garland, Texas

2,484 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(972)494-8492 School Website

#115

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2,484

Students

16:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,200

A-

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

A-

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

39%

C+

of students

Excellent

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

B+

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent

Reading Proficiency

47%

B-

Average

Math Proficiency

45%

B-

Average

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Garland High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Garland High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window

+4 more state assessments this school year

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After Garland High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

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Popular Majors

Business

Nursing

Psychology

Biology

Pre-Medicine Studies

Computer Science

Architecture

Mechanical Engineering

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School Details

Address

310 S Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040

Phone

(972)494-8492

Website

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District

Garland Independent School District

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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