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Great Hearts Irving Upper

Grades 06–12 · High · Irving, TX · NCES 480144113888

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

937

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

60.04

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

69th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

968

Great Hearts Irving Upper: 937 reported students.

State peer staffing position

67th percentile

15.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
648
Teachers (FTE)
51.34
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1

What the reported data says about Great Hearts Irving Upper

Great Hearts Irving Upper is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Irving. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Great Hearts Texas. NCES reports 937 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (35.9%) and White (30.7%). English learners represent 11.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Great Hearts Irving Upper

  1. 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
11.9%
Students with disabilities
8.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
18.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White30.7%
  • Hispanic21.1%
  • Black9%
  • Asian35.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Great Hearts Irving Upper

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Winfree Academy Charter School (Irving)

High · Charter · Winfree Academy Charter Schools

09–121730.9 mi
North Lake Early College H S

High · Dallas ISD

09–122911.6 mi
Jack E Singley Academy

High · Irving ISD

09–121,6972 mi
Manara Leadership Academy

High · Charter · Manara Academy

07–121252.7 mi
Macarthur H S

High · Irving ISD

09–122,4842.8 mi
Uplift North Hills Prep H S

High · Charter · Uplift Education

09–125223.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Great Hearts Irving Upper

What grades does Great Hearts Irving Upper serve?

Great Hearts Irving Upper reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Great Hearts Texas.

How many students attend Great Hearts Irving Upper?

Great Hearts Irving Upper reported 937 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 648 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Great Hearts Irving Upper?

The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 937 students and 60.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Great Hearts Irving Upper a public, charter, or magnet school?

Great Hearts Irving Upper is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Great Hearts Irving Upper students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

18.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Great Hearts Irving Upper in?

Great Hearts Irving Upper is part of Great Hearts Texas, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Great Hearts Irving Upper?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winfree Academy Charter School (Irving) (0.9 mi), North Lake Early College H S (1.6 mi), Jack E Singley Academy (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.