Building future careers is what the Jack E. Singley Academy is all about. The public magnet high school offers six specialties for students to choose from: engineering, culinary arts and hospitality studies, health science, arts and communication, information technology and legal studies. Once students choose a track to pursue, they learn in classrooms that function as professional workplace settings.
For example, the school’s full-service FireBird Café is run by its award-winning culinary and hospitality students. The school’s building features a Main Street with a three-story atrium that offers access to a food court and other career facilities, like medical and dental clinics, a municipal courtroom and a retail store. The school also includes a 500-seat performing arts center.
At this school, you’ll never hear a traditional bell signaling the end of a class period. Instead, students are taught to manage their own time between classes. This helps students practice the personal responsibility and independence that will help them succeed in their chosen careers.
The Jack E. Singley Academy opened in 2001 as The Academy of Irving ISD. It was renamed in 2009 to honor its retiring superintendent, Jack Erwin Singley. This highly rated high school offers admission through a non-merit-based selection process, and students can apply as they complete the last semester of their eighth grade education.
Jack E Singley Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4601 N MacArthur Blvd,
Irving, TX
Irving Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr Andre Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
B
A
A-
B+
B
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
28.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
9%
State Average
9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
283:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Hispanic
72.3%
Black
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
White
7.5%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
University of Texas - Arlington
562 Students
Texas A&M University
514 Students
University of Texas - Austin
509 Students
University of North Texas
442 Students
Baylor University
312 Students
University of Dallas
288 Students
Texas Woman's University
265 Students
Southern Methodist University
260 Students
Dallas College - North Lake Campus
259 Students
Rice University
243 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
159 Students
Business
157 Students
Nursing
150 Students
Computer Science
106 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
92 Students
Psychology
91 Students
Computer Software Engineering
61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
57 Students
Pre-Law Studies
57 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
52 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2024
I met some pretty amazing teachers such as my stats teacher who helped me in other categories in math and made sure I was learning the subject, my chemistry teacher who sparked my love for science, and my art teachers who made me strive for perfection in my pieces. I have made lifelong friends and grew as a result of those connections. Not only that I am thankful that Jack E Singley Academy has given me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of traveling to Japan.
11/22/2023
Singley Academy is an academic focused school. I would like to see more spirit within the teachers and students when events happen afterschool and overall participation. Plus, would like to see more better options in the specialties of single since I have learned nothing over the past 4 years of school about CyberSecurity.
11/15/2023
My experience at Singley these past three years has been okay. I enjoyed our events, but I wish we had more of them. I also wished we had a little more school spirit. Otherwise, my three years have had some ups and downs, but I've had fun with my friends and classmates.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/8/2024
He tenido a mis dos hijas en esta escuela, pero realmente este con la pequeña, he visto mejoras, es buenisima, la seguridad es muy buena, las instalaciones, y sobre todo la educacion es muy buena. Definitivamente cada dia esta mejor.
7/7/2017
This school focuses quite a bit on college readiness but fails to notice those in regular classes. Although better than the other schools in the isd it could be better. The best part of the school is that it gives an in depth experience for future jobs but it can limit the educational experience bei...
4/2/2014
The Academy is hands down the best school I have every worked in. A lot of my positive feelings about this school are due to the principal, Mr. Saenz. This was my first year teaching in Irving ISD, and I am happily returning to The Academy for my second year in 2014-2015.
8/22/2013
This school not only offers a variety of opportunities but offers a college fell while preparing for your future career
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List Price Range
$201K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
98
Average Home Value
$803,212
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$132,638
% of College Grads
71.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,477 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.0%
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Parks in this Area
Mustang Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Thomas Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Cottonwood Valley Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bird's Fort Trail Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Rio Vista Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Trails
Plaza Feliz
- Playground
W.O Harrington Disc Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Spring Trail Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Sunrise Park
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