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
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.5
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
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
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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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
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
89.3%
White
5.2%
Black
3.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<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 526 Students
New Mexico State University 338 Students
University of Texas - Austin 290 Students
El Paso Community College 250 Students
Texas A&M University 222 Students
Texas Tech University 194 Students
Texas State University 136 Students
University of Houston 135 Students
Baylor University 129 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 121 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Biology 74 Students
Business 73 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 34 Students
Education 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 223 Reviews
2.0 Alum
10/6/2025
Personally I had a horrible experience with the administration and student culture, however, the sports, fine arts and education saved a lot of that sour taste. I'd like for there to be less racism and sexism when it comes to that school, have students taught how to be better people.
4.0 Senior
5/31/2025
Parkland is a good school, especially for it people think of it. Teachers, APs, and administrators are helpful. Could work a bit more on communication.
4.0 Senior
9/30/2024
Parkland has always felt welcoming with staff that are easy to approach.I can always talk to the office faculty if I have any questions or concerns.
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 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $184,474. 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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