Jack E. Singley Academy is a career-oriented public high school in Irving, Texas, United States. The school is a part of the Irving Independent School District.
Serving 1,611 students in grades 9-12, Jack E Singley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jack E Singley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jack E Singley Academy's student population of 1,611 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Jack E Singley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jack E Singley Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6334 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack E Singley Academy's ranking?
Jack E Singley Academy is ranked #6334 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jack E Singley Academy often compared to?
Jack E Singley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jack E Singley Academy?
The graduation rate of Jack E Singley Academy is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jack E Singley Academy?
1,611 students attend Jack E Singley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jack E Singley Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack E Singley Academy?
Jack E Singley Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jack E Singley Academy offer ?
Jack E Singley Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jack E Singley Academy part of?
Jack E Singley Academy is part of Irving Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jack E Singley Academy located?
Jack E Singley Academy is located in the Las Colinas neighborhood of Irving, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Las Colinas.
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