Building future careers is what the Jack E. Singley Academy is all about. The public magnet high school offers six specialties for students to choose from: engineering, culinary arts and hospitality studies, health science, arts and communication, information technology and legal studies. Once students choose a track to pursue, they learn in classrooms that function as professional workplace settings.
For example, the school’s full-service FireBird Café is run by its award-winning culinary and hospitality students. The school’s building features a Main Street with a three-story atrium that offers access to a food court and other career facilities, like medical and dental clinics, a municipal courtroom and a retail store. The school also includes a 500-seat performing arts center.
At this school, you’ll never hear a traditional bell signaling the end of a class period. Instead, students are taught to manage their own time between classes. This helps students practice the personal responsibility and independence that will help them succeed in their chosen careers.
The Jack E. Singley Academy opened in 2001 as The Academy of Irving ISD. It was renamed in 2009 to honor its retiring superintendent, Jack Erwin Singley. This highly rated high school offers admission through a non-merit-based selection process, and students can apply as they complete the last semester of their eighth grade education.
Jack E Singley Academy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4601 N MacArthur Blvd,
Irving, TX
Irving Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr Andre Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
A
A-
B
C+
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
28.5%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
10%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
283:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Hispanic
72.3%
Black
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8%
White
7.5%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington
576 Students
University of Texas - Austin
506 Students
Texas A&M University
499 Students
University of North Texas
455 Students
Baylor University
305 Students
University of Dallas
272 Students
Texas Woman's University
270 Students
Southern Methodist University
259 Students
Dallas College - North Lake Campus
247 Students
Rice University
242 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
160 Students
Biology
160 Students
Nursing
149 Students
Computer Science
99 Students
Psychology
95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
88 Students
Computer Software Engineering
62 Students
Pre-Law Studies
60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
59 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
56 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/28/2025
I have been in the dual credit program for 3 years, which includes online college classes, to graduate with your associate's in arts or science. I have had a terrible experience through this. I was supposed to have people teaching me, but really, I have had to teach myself, and my schedule is never correct. The school is amazing in itself, and I have had an amazing culinary/hospitality experience through those classes and teachers.
2/4/2025
It's a great school with CTE programs. With the CTE programs, students can enter internships in their senior year and gain experience in their desired career. The downside is that it doesn't have any school spirit. It doesn't have any sports or pep rallies.
12/18/2024
If I was able to change something I would add sports, and a diversity of clubs, to be specific I would add a fitness program probably a small gym.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/5/2025
They left my daughter stranded outside the school wouldn’t let her in because she had a phone.
7/8/2024
He tenido a mis dos hijas en esta escuela, pero realmente este con la pequeña, he visto mejoras, es buenisima, la seguridad es muy buena, las instalaciones, y sobre todo la educacion es muy buena. Definitivamente cada dia esta mejor.
7/7/2017
This school focuses quite a bit on college readiness but fails to notice those in regular classes. Although better than the other schools in the isd it could be better. The best part of the school is that it gives an in depth experience for future jobs but it can limit the educational experience bei...
4/2/2014
The Academy is hands down the best school I have every worked in. A lot of my positive feelings about this school are due to the principal, Mr. Saenz. This was my first year teaching in Irving ISD, and I am happily returning to The Academy for my second year in 2014-2015.
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Homes For Sale
94
Average Home Value
$808,005
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$132,638
% of College Grads
71.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
3,473 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
81.0%
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Jack E Singley Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Irving, TX and is served by the Irving Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,638 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Jack E Singley Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $808,005. Discover additional schools in the area, like Macarthur High School, Universal Academy, Great Hearts Irving, and more. Learn more about what Irving has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jack E Singley Academy.