North Lake Early College High School

Summary:

North Lake Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Irving, Texas, with a relatively small student population of 249. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Lake Early College High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English. The school has ranked among the top high schools in Texas, ranking 78th out of 1,987 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 5-star rating. North Lake Early College High School also stands out for its exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 1,069 Texas high schools for African American students, 45th out of 1,820 for Hispanic students, and 17th out of 1,371 for English Language Learner students.

Compared to nearby schools like Irving High School and Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center, North Lake Early College High School has significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $12,474 in the 2020-2021 school year was higher than the nearby Uplift Infinity High School ($12,069) and Irving High School ($10,355).

Detail:

Public 9-12

5001 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038

(214) 891-1312

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,474

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.3%

African American:

9.9%

White:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Lake Early College High School ranks better than 96.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 11^th among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.3%), African American (9.9%), White (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Lake Early College High School is 17.6. 32 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Lake Early College High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Lake Early College High School is $12,474, which is the 8^th highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Lake Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lake Early College High School 78^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See North Lake Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Lake Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.97	56^th	1961	97.1%
2024	89.00	78^th	1987	96.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.85	17^th	1371	98.8%
2024	90.58	62^nd	1435	95.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.00	40^th	1897	97.9%
2024	86.95	88^th	1883	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.09	20^th	1891	98.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.94	221^st	1182	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.99	54^th	1913	97.2%

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Rank History for African American students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.40	2^nd	1069	99.8%
2024	89.13	71^st	1065	93.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Lake Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.74	45^th	1820	97.5%
2024	87.42	77^th	1804	95.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for North Lake Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	3	7	2	62	0	0	74
2021	5	14	5	112	0	0	136
2022	7	21	4	172	0	0	204
2023	8	28	5	207	1	0	249
2024	10	28	7	233	4	1	283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Lake Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	74	7.0	10.5	87.8
2021	136	9.0	15.1	85.3
2022	204	15.0	13.6	87.7
2023	249	15.0	16.6	88.4
2024	283	16.0	17.6	86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Lake Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	74	7.0	10.5	87.8
2021	136	9.0	15.1	85.3
2022	204	15.0	13.6	87.7
2023	249	15.0	16.6	88.4
2024	283	16.0	17.6	86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Lake Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,619 (15.0%)	$14,817 (85.0%)	$17,436
2021	$918 (7.4%)	$11,556 (92.6%)	$12,474

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near North Lake Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Lake Early College High School	Public	9-12	5001 N MacArthur Blvd	Irving	75038	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 891-1312	283	16	17.6	86.9%	10 (3.5%)	28 (9.9%)	233 (82.3%)	7 (2.5%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	89	78^th of 1987 public high schools	96.1%		90	56^th of 1961 public high schools	97.1%	22	57.1	94.5	92.8	100.0	89.3									$12,474	$918	$11,556
Jack E Singley Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	4601 N MacArthur Blvd	Irving	75038	Dallas County	Irving Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 600-5300	1,611	105	15.2	77.0%	120 (7.4%)	163 (10.1%)	1,157 (71.8%)	118 (7.3%)	37 (2.3%)	4 (0.2%)	12 (0.7%)	49.7	940^th of 1987 public high schools	52.7%		49.2	946^th of 1961 public high schools	51.8%	6	23.4	46.1	56.2	71.9	70.5									$10,317	$1,201	$9,115
MacArthur High School	Public	9-12	3700 N Mac Arthur Blvd	Irving	75062	Dallas County	Irving Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 600-7200	2,596	154	16.8	76.0%	180 (6.9%)	503 (19.4%)	1,730 (66.6%)	107 (4.1%)	30 (1.2%)	6 (0.2%)	40 (1.5%)	23	1563^rd of 1987 public high schools	21.3%		24	1516^th of 1961 public high schools	22.7%	47	17.9	30.8	26.7	42.5	67.2									$10,312	$1,107	$9,205
Winfree Academy Charter School (Irving)	Public, Charter	9-12	3110 Skyway Cir S	Irving	75038	Dallas County	Winfree Academy Charter Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 251-2010	165	6	28.2		15 (9.1%)	26 (15.8%)	121 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	8.2	1819^th of 1987 public high schools	8.5%		4.2	1867^th of 1961 public high schools	4.8%	48	10.3	24.1	14.3	33.3	30.6									$7,229	$626	$6,603
Great Hearts Irving Upper	Public, Charter	6-12	3520 World Cup	Irving	75038	Dallas County	Great Hearts Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 725-0014	886	52	17.0	22.5%	271 (30.6%)	70 (7.9%)	194 (21.9%)	317 (35.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.4%)	79.9	213^th of 1987 public high schools	89.3%		82	175^th of 1961 public high schools	91.1%	38	57.5	78.9	89.4	92.4	86.9	75.7	76.1	83.2	64.3	71.8	0.0	51.6	57.1	$8,481	$267	$8,214
Uplift Education-North Hills Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	606 E Royal Ln	Irving	75039	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 501-0645	513	33	15.6	27.3%	40 (7.8%)	28 (5.5%)	101 (19.7%)	330 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	91	47^th of 1987 public high schools	97.6%		89.1	65^th of 1961 public high schools	96.7%	18	48.0	94.3	93.7	92.3	92.7									$12,051	$405	$11,645
Ranchview High School	Public	9-12	8401 Vly Ranch Pkwy E	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 968-5000	908	75	12.0	53.3%	86 (9.5%)	355 (39.1%)	242 (26.7%)	178 (19.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.1%)	54.5	827^th of 1987 public high schools	58.4%		49	950^th of 1961 public high schools	51.6%	123	18.4	59.5	60.0	65.5	72.3									$12,220	$1,318	$10,902
Irving High School	Public	9-12	900 N O Connor Rd	Irving	75061	Dallas County	Irving Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 600-6300	2,535	155	16.3	81.5%	190 (7.5%)	154 (6.1%)	2,000 (78.9%)	39 (1.5%)	135 (5.3%)	3 (0.1%)	14 (0.6%)	19.1	1634^th of 1987 public high schools	17.8%		22.9	1543^rd of 1961 public high schools	21.3%	91	12.7	35.6	27.6	36.9	58.2									$10,355	$1,071	$9,284
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center	Public	9-12	101 E Union Bower Rd	Irving	75061	Dallas County	Irving Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 600-6140	274	25	10.8	80.3%	19 (6.9%)	20 (7.3%)	225 (82.1%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	1846^th of 1987 public high schools	7.1%		5.3	1846^th of 1961 public high schools	5.9%		3.2	12.8	20.0	18.2	40.5									$26,001	$1,704	$24,297
Manara Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	8201 Tristar Dr	Irving	75063	Dallas County	Manara Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 304-1155	115	9	12.9	72.2%	21 (18.3%)	34 (29.6%)	3 (2.6%)	52 (45.2%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	43.7	1095^th of 1987 public high schools	44.9%		46.6	1021^st of 1961 public high schools	47.9%	74	65.0	45.0	57.1	61.1	35.3		61.9	50.0		57.1	50.0	33.3	8.3	$8,464	$964	$7,500

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lake Early College High School

What is the racial makeup of North Lake Early College High School?

Students at North Lake Early College High School are 82% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% White, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is North Lake Early College High School in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend North Lake Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended North Lake Early College High School.

Is North Lake Early College High School a good school?

Yes! North Lake Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 78^th of 1987 Texas high schools.

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