Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools in the 75040 zip code of Garland, Texas, serving grades 9-12: two traditional public schools within the Garland Independent School District (Isd) and one public charter school under the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas district.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. It boasts a 95.5% graduation rate, a 0.3% dropout rate, and significantly higher proficiency in Algebra I (72%), Biology (88.5%), and English I (69.35%) compared to its peers. This is achieved with lower per-student spending ($7,966) and a higher student-teacher ratio (18.2:1). In contrast, Garland High School and Naaman Forest High School both hold 2-star ratings, ranking in the 37th and 30th percentiles respectively. Naaman Forest faces the most challenges, with the lowest graduation rate (88.6%), highest dropout rate (3.3%), and highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (75.42%).
A key takeaway is the inverse relationship between spending and outcomes: the two Garland ISD schools spend over $2,300 more per student than Harmony but achieve lower results. A bright spot for the traditional schools is U.S. History, where both Garland High (67.79%) and Naaman Forest (71.43%) meet or exceed the state average. While Garland High has shown stable performance, Naaman Forest has experienced a slight decline in its state ranking over recent years. For parents, Harmony School of Innovation offers the strongest academic outcomes and efficiency, while the traditional schools provide larger, more diverse environments with specific strengths in history.
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