H Grady Spruce High School

Summary:

H Grady Spruce High School is a public high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

H Grady Spruce High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its diverse student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with low performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams, graduation rates well below state and district averages, and struggles to effectively serve specific student subgroups like African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students. When compared to nearby schools like Seagoville High School, Skyline High School, and W.W. Samuell High School, H Grady Spruce consistently underperforms on key metrics.

Despite spending approximately $10,682 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than the Dallas Independent School District average, the school's challenges may not be solely due to a lack of funding. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.6 is slightly lower than the district average, suggesting a potential opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support for students. To address these issues, H Grady Spruce High School may need to implement targeted academic interventions, enhance professional development for teachers, strengthen family and community engagement, and explore innovative approaches to student support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9733 Old Seagoville Rd
       Dallas, TX  75217-7798


(972) 892-5500

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1798th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,682 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,558

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.6%
African American:
16.8%
White:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details H Grady Spruce High School ranks worse than 90.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at H Grady Spruce High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.6%), African American (16.8%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H Grady Spruce High School is 14.6, which is the 9th best among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare H Grady Spruce High School employs 106.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H Grady Spruce High School is $10,682, which is the 19th highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

H Grady Spruce High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks H Grady Spruce High School 1798th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See H Grady Spruce High School in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for H Grady Spruce High School

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Rank History for all students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.89 1350th 1427 5.4%
2005 10.74 1335th 1429 6.6%
2006 5.78 1365th 1430 4.5%
2007 8.82 1406th 1497 6.1%
2008 14.05 1384th 1510 8.3%
2009 46.20 1067th 1539 30.7%
2010 37.45 1265th 1568 19.3%
2011 39.09 1316th 1672 21.3%
2012 27.39 1316th 1603 17.9%
2013 29.46 1289th 1652 22.0%
2014 40.42 1157th 1734 33.3%
2015 37.90 1229th 1743 29.5%
2016 36.22 1252nd 1762 28.9%
2017 21.09 1429th 1777 19.6%
2018 28.40 1320th 1797 26.5%
2019 24.22 1452nd 1857 21.8%
2021 10.70 1679th 1861 9.8%
2022 9.88 1711th 1876 8.8%
2023 9.39 1763rd 1961 10.1%
2024 9.51 1798th 1987 9.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.14 518th 588 11.9%
2022 4.51 644th 664 3.0%
2023 1.98 661st 677 2.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.11 139th 1113 87.5%
2019 66.42 210th 1136 81.5%
2021 38.54 673rd 1195 43.7%
2022 30.92 837th 1278 34.5%
2023 27.26 974th 1371 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.64 659th 1347 51.1%
2019 40.90 731st 1357 46.1%
2021 27.71 1102nd 1382 20.3%
2022 26.44 1148th 1418 19.0%
2023 22.32 1297th 1478 12.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.95 1222nd 1794 31.9%
2019 29.35 1409th 1818 22.5%
2021 14.16 1653rd 1848 10.6%
2022 13.10 1675th 1847 9.3%
2023 12.44 1692nd 1897 10.8%
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Rank History for Female students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 1439th 1781 19.2%
2019 22.58 1487th 1798 17.3%
2021 9.16 1668th 1815 8.1%
2022 7.78 1708th 1841 7.2%
2023 8.84 1707th 1891 9.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 1031st 1137 9.3%
2019 12.50 1090th 1145 4.8%
2021 2.59 1154th 1177 2.0%
2022 0.13 1164th 1172 0.7%
2023 0.32 1173rd 1182 0.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.87 897th 1784 49.7%
2019 40.03 1036th 1810 42.8%
2021 20.62 1561st 1829 14.7%
2022 20.18 1583rd 1837 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 1332nd 1803 26.1%
2019 23.84 1446th 1824 20.7%
2021 10.90 1674th 1840 9.0%
2022 10.51 1685th 1853 9.1%
2023 8.77 1743rd 1913 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.50 679th 1013 33.0%
2019 28.89 720th 1024 29.7%
2021 14.20 909th 1020 10.9%
2022 13.38 932nd 1031 9.6%
2023 15.36 940th 1069 12.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.12 1171st 1691 30.8%
2019 28.79 1296th 1714 24.4%
2021 14.28 1542nd 1743 11.5%
2022 12.57 1576th 1762 10.6%
2023 11.93 1612th 1820 11.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.41 78th 105 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at H Grady Spruce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.90 728th 1539 52.7%
2019 12.41 1403rd 1526 8.1%
2021 0.02 1508th 1510 0.1%
2022 0.78 1508th 1525 1.1%
2023 0.86 1546th 1576 1.9%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Open Quote The students have different and gifted way to solve issues. They are awesome. Close Quote


by a citizen on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Open Quote In the years between 1064 and 1967 it was one of the best schools in Dallas.
I am to this day still a proud fighting Apache Close Quote



Enrollment information for H Grady Spruce High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 516 881 1 306 3 n/a n/a 0 1707
1989 445 905 3 301 3 n/a n/a 0 1657
1990 403 792 2 332 2 n/a n/a 0 1531
1991 381 772 1 403 3 n/a n/a 0 1560
1992 341 751 2 485 4 n/a n/a 0 1583
1993 284 738 3 511 3 n/a n/a 0 1539
1994 205 741 3 473 6 n/a n/a 0 1428
1995 175 789 6 611 10 n/a n/a 0 1591
1996 175 789 6 611 10 n/a n/a 0 1591
1997 162 865 4 644 8 n/a n/a 0 1683
1998 143 880 4 687 5 n/a n/a 0 1719
1999 111 843 4 662 2 n/a n/a 0 1622
2000 118 823 4 663 3 n/a n/a 0 1611
2001 95 811 4 657 7 n/a n/a 0 1574
2002 70 852 1 766 6 n/a n/a 0 1695
2003 70 852 1 766 6 n/a n/a 0 1695
2004 66 751 1 769 7 n/a n/a 0 1594
2005 72 694 3 805 2 n/a n/a 0 1576
2006 49 657 3 804 3 n/a n/a 0 1516
2007 40 578 1 915 0 n/a n/a 0 1534
2008 30 617 1 965 2 n/a n/a 0 1615
2009 13 209 0 419 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 18 210 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2011 21 274 0 700 2 1 1 0 999
2012 20 370 0 953 5 0 7 0 1355
2013 37 353 1 1070 5 0 5 0 1471
2014 29 307 1 1041 5 0 4 0 1387
2015 29 325 1 1133 3 0 3 0 1494
2016 26 354 1 1317 2 0 7 0 1707
2017 32 340 0 1388 3 0 4 0 1767
2018 25 355 0 1407 3 0 4 0 1794
2019 40 337 0 1427 15 0 8 0 1827
2020 32 360 2 1401 12 0 7 0 1814
2021 33 372 2 1371 10 0 9 0 1797
2022 25 288 4 1299 7 0 8 0 1631
2023 20 262 3 1256 8 0 9 0 1558

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 H Grady Spruce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1707 81.0 21.0 n/a
1989 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1531 87.0 17.5 n/a
1991 1560 86.7 17.9 n/a
1992 1583 81.7 19.3 31.5
1993 1539 80.0 19.2 45.1
1994 1428 82.5 17.3 43.6
1995 1591 84.5 18.8 47.4
1996 1591 84.5 18.8 47.4
1997 1683 83.1 20.3 43.8
1998 1719 93.1 18.5 38.1
1999 1622 94.2 17.2 48.6
2000 1611 101.7 15.8 47.9
2001 1574 108.1 14.6 44.9
2002 1695 108.9 15.6 56
2003 1695 108.9 15.6 56
2004 1594 91.4 17.4 54.9
2005 1576 104.5 15.1 68
2006 1516 98.5 15.4 76.2
2007 1534 99.5 15.4 75.2
2008 1615 121.8 13.3 76.1
2009 641 65.7 9.7 81.9
2010 737 65.7 11.2 91.3
2011 999 78.6 12.7 89.1
2012 1355 87.7 15.4 83.8
2013 1471 93.1 15.7 88.5
2014 1387 83.1 16.6 87.1
2015 1494 93.0 16.0 89.6
2016 1707 101.0 16.9 83.2
2017 1767 110.0 16.0 88.5
2018 1794 117.4 15.2 91.8
2019 1827 111.3 16.4 90.5
2020 1814 112.0 16.1 92.8
2021 1797 114.4 15.6 95.6
2022 1631 115.8 14.0 92.9
2023 1558 106.4 14.6 95.6

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 H Grady Spruce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1707 81.0 21.0 n/a
1989 1657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1531 87.0 17.5 n/a
1991 1560 86.7 17.9 n/a
1992 1583 81.7 19.3 31.5
1993 1539 80.0 19.2 45.1
1994 1428 82.5 17.3 43.6
1995 1591 84.5 18.8 47.4
1996 1591 84.5 18.8 47.4
1997 1683 83.1 20.3 43.8
1998 1719 93.1 18.5 38.1
1999 1622 94.2 17.2 48.6
2000 1611 101.7 15.8 47.9
2001 1574 108.1 14.6 44.9
2002 1695 108.9 15.6 56
2003 1695 108.9 15.6 56
2004 1594 91.4 17.4 54.9
2005 1576 104.5 15.1 68
2006 1516 98.5 15.4 76.2
2007 1534 99.5 15.4 75.2
2008 1615 121.8 13.3 76.1
2009 641 65.7 9.7 81.9
2010 737 65.7 11.2 91.3
2011 999 78.6 12.7 89.1
2012 1355 87.7 15.4 83.8
2013 1471 93.1 15.7 88.5
2014 1387 83.1 16.6 87.1
2015 1494 93.0 16.0 89.6
2016 1707 101.0 16.9 83.2
2017 1767 110.0 16.0 88.5
2018 1794 117.4 15.2 91.8
2019 1827 111.3 16.4 90.5
2020 1814 112.0 16.1 92.8
2021 1797 114.4 15.6 95.6
2022 1631 115.8 14.0 92.9
2023 1558 106.4 14.6 95.6

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 H Grady Spruce High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,243 (13.6%) $7,892 (86.4%) $9,135
2020 $1,801 (17.7%) $8,346 (82.2%) $10,148
2021 $2,845 (26.6%) $7,837 (73.4%) $10,682

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on H Grady Spruce High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1452nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1763rd of 1961 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (H Grady Spruce High School)6715
 52%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (H Grady Spruce High School)3421
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (H Grady Spruce High School)2220
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (H Grady Spruce High School)1922
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (H Grady Spruce High School)6748
 19%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18271558
 14.7%
African American337262
 22.3%
American Indian158
 46.7%
Asian03
Hispanic14271256
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White4020
 50%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%95.6%
 5.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,558 students attended H Grady Spruce High School.

Students at H Grady Spruce High School are 81% Hispanic, 17% African American, 1% White.

H Grady Spruce High School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Texas high schools.


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