Several Dallas ISD schools among the best statewide, nationwide

Dallas - In an impressive display of scholastic excellence, a notable group of schools from North Texas, specifically within the Dallas Independent School District (ISD), have attained the prestigious recognition of being counted among the premier educational establishments in the nation.

This laudable list, carefully curated by U.S. News & World Report and reported by Dallas Metro News, showcases a notable presence of Dallas ISD schools.

Upon analyzing the Texas-specific rankings, it's clear that Dallas ISD's outstanding schools are not merely competitors but champions. A noteworthy set of four schools from this district have prevailed, securing spots in the highest tenth percentile of the Texas educational hierarchy.

This remarkable feat, both laudable and groundbreaking, mirrors the unwavering dedication of these schools to nurturing an environment conducive to scholastic distinction and all-around growth.

However, this regional triumph isn't confined to Texas. When observed in the broader context of national academic performance, these four Dallas ISD schools garner significant admiration, each effortlessly ranking among the top 50 schools in the United States.

This achievement succinctly underscores the extraordinary scholastic prowess of Dallas ISD and the sustained, top-quality education it imparts to its students.

Here is a look:

Dallas ISD schools

• The School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) – No. 1 in Texas, No. 8 national
• Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School – No. 2 in Texas, No. 20 national
• Science and Engineering Magnet School (SEM) – No. 3 in Texas, No. 22 national
• Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet – No. 6 in Texas, No. 48 national
• Trinidad Garza Early College at Mt View – No. 14 in Texas, No. 118 national
• School of Health Professions – No. 25 in Texas, No. 141 national
• School of Business and Management – No. 31 in Texas, No. 173 national
• Booker T. Washington SPVA – No. 36 in Texas, No. 219 national
• Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy – No. 47 in Texas, No. 272 national
• Highland Park High School – No. 49 in Texas, No. 281 national

Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde proudly tweeted about the schools’ accomplishment:

“Folks, I’ve got a tweet storm for the deluge of good news in the latest @USNewsEducation ranking of the best high schools in Texas. Dallas ISD has 38 high schools – 11 of which rank in the top 100 in Texas! In fact, the top 3 in Texas are DISD schools!”

Other non-Dallas ISD top performing schools in North Texas, according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking, include:

• Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (Grand Prairie) – No. 15 in Texas, No. 120 national
• Young Women’s Leadership Academy (Fort Worth) – No. 21 in Texas, No. 130 national
• Imagine International Academy of North Texas (McKinney) – No. 23 in Texas, No. 135 national
• Uplift Education-North Hills Prep High School (Irving) – No. 32 in Texas, No. 180 national
• Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (Grand Prairie) – No. 40 in Texas, No. 232 national
• Texas Academy of Biomedical (Fort Worth) – No. 44 in Texas, No. 258 national

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