Parkland High School

Parkland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5932 Quail Ave,  El Paso, TX
Ysleta Independent School District
3.7
2.8
1,729 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Penelope Bankston
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
21
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
10%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
88.2%
White
5%
Black
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - El Paso 502 Students
New Mexico State University 327 Students
University of Texas - Austin 280 Students
El Paso Community College 239 Students
Texas A&M University 213 Students
Texas Tech University 184 Students
University of Houston 139 Students
Texas State University 137 Students
Baylor University 126 Students
Rice University 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 72 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Business 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 247 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/10/2024
My personal experience overall was good i was involved with Parkland High School. I was in choir , dance , theater , student leadership ,and fashion club. I feel like the more involved you're in school the more enjoyable the high school experience can be.
5.0 Senior
10/23/2023
It is a good school I really like being at parkland. This is my last year here at the Park and I am really going to miss it. I made so many memories here at the parkland.
3.0 Senior
9/11/2023
I am enrolled in the Early College program and will complete my associate's degree by the time I graduate high school. I also have done my classes well to get a 4.0 gpa.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/12/2025
We love that they offer the Early college program and the traditional HS experience.
1.0 other
11/9/2022
Extremely teachers and coaches BULLYING our kids.
1.0 parent
10/6/2022
Parkland high school has the worse COACH BULLYING ever Leigh McWhorter.
5.0 parent
7/22/2020
100% satisfied! I couldn’t ask for more.

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Parkland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in El Paso, TX and is served by the Ysleta Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,729 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Parkland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $181,926. Discover additional schools in the area, like Andress High School, Irvin High School, Idea Mesquite Hills School, and more. Learn more about what El Paso has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Parkland High School.

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