Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute

Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1502 College St,  Grand Prairie, TX
3.9
2.9
361 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Darnisha Carreathers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.59

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
38%
State Average
9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
363:1

Student Diversity

Male
64.1%
Female
35.9%
Hispanic
61.3%
Black
23.5%
White
8.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
2%
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School Rankings

#11 Best Charter MS in Texas
#13 Best Charter HS in Texas
#63 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 105 Students
University of Texas - Austin 100 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 89 Students
Baylor University 86 Students
Rice University 84 Students
Texas Tech University 56 Students
University of North Texas 49 Students
University of Houston 47 Students
Southern Methodist University 45 Students
University of Dallas 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 33 Students
Business 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Mechanical Engineering 15 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Aerospace Engineering 11 Students
Civil Engineering 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 35 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
1/24/2024
It is an amazing yet challenging school. Everyone is welcoming and kind with friendly competition between students. However, you should keep in mind that it is intellectually challenging because all classes are advanced but there is a comfort in knowing you are able to ask for help from peers and teachers.
3.0 Middle School Student
1/19/2023
It's good I guess, the teachers are nice and sweet, but I feel like students are the problem and homework too, it is very overwhelming and small but it is still a good school!
4.0 Junior
9/5/2022
Overall the academic opportunities at this school are great and well handled. With small class sizes you can always have that close connection with your teacher. The teachers are caring and help students reach their full potential. The only downside at GPCI would be the lack of school spirit and the organization of school extracurricular activities or other programs such as clubs that the admin has. It is a STEM based school and provides decent learning resources for students and involvement with outside companies like the Perot museum and Lockheed Martin. An overall 5/5 for learning and a 3/5 for social activities and opportunities.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/12/2023
i hate this school im so tired of the teachers and i get in trouble for no reason
2.0 student
12/5/2022
As a student, I have not had a very good experience here. I have felt that the school has somewhat adequately prepared me for the structure of college courses, however I feel that some of the staff and the curriculum leaves much to be desired. I feel that while I have become familiar with the struct...
2.0 parent
8/19/2021
As a student who attended there for 3 years. I do not recommend. This is a very one size fits all school that honestly make kids feel dumb. After changing schools not only was my mental health improved but i also got better grades while taking the same exact classes. If you want your kid to attend a...
2.0 parent
5/24/2017
While this school provides a very high level of academic rigor, the focus is very limited, the curriculum is "one size fits all" and "clubs" are a poor excuse for extra curricular activities. If you want to immerse your child in an intense, STEM-based curriculum, this is the school for you. But if y...

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