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
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
B
A
A-
B
C+
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.38
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
30%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
96
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Full Time Teachers
96
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
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Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
28.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
10%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
283:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
56.6%
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Male
43.4%
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Hispanic
71.4%
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Black
10.5%
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Asian
7.5%
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White
7.2%
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Native American
2.2%
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Two or more races
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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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
614 Students
Texas A&M University
521 Students
University of Texas - Austin
515 Students
University of North Texas
486 Students
Baylor University
309 Students
Texas Woman's University
288 Students
University of Dallas
279 Students
Southern Methodist University
263 Students
Rice University
252 Students
Dallas College - North Lake Campus
251 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
171 Students
Business
167 Students
Nursing
163 Students
Psychology
102 Students
Computer Science
99 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
89 Students
Pre-Law Studies
67 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
63 Students
Computer Software Engineering
63 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
58 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/22/2026
I love the diversity,especially within the students and teachers!! I love all of my teachers I've had,they are all so wonderful and funny! The work is taught well and not too overbearing and the staff and admin are all helpful when your in need of help, and very outgoing.
5/26/2024
The school has clubs and activities for everyone to enjoy and to bring everyone together. The teachers here want you to learn, follow your goals, and be helpful. The administrators are strict, but they want us to succeed; however the new principal can be a bit too much, but she wants us to have a successful future ahead of us.
11/22/2023
Singley Academy is an academic focused school. I would like to see more spirit within the teachers and students when events happen afterschool and overall participation. Plus, would like to see more better options in the specialties of single since I have learned nothing over the past 4 years of school about CyberSecurity.
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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List Price Range
$185K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
123
Average Home Value
$808,858
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
3,467 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
81.0%
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Parks in this Area
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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 18:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Jack E Singley Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $808,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Lake Early College H.S., Macarthur High School, Universal Academy, and more. Learn more about what Irving has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jack E Singley Academy.