Smith High School

Smith High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2335 N Josey Ln,  Carrollton, TX
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District
3.6
2.4
2,033 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Arreola
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
57.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
8%
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
409:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
61.7%
Black
22.5%
White
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#122 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

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 North Texas 186 Students
University of Texas - Austin 181 Students
Texas A&M University 154 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 119 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 106 Students
Dallas College - Brookhaven Campus 101 Students
Baylor University 98 Students
Texas Tech University 88 Students
Southern Methodist University 88 Students
Texas State University 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 43 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Accounting 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Finance 26 Students
Computer Software Engineering 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 272 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/3/2024
My experience at newman smith highschool can only be described as mediocre, it was an ok school, with ok classes, with ok people, nothing spectacular, and nothing memorable. It is simply just a school
5.0 Senior
3/30/2024
Honestly, Smith has been a second home to me and has helped me grow throughout all four years of my high school experience. It may not be the most expensive, or biggest, or even most educational, but it did wonders for me and allowed me to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I love every aspect of my high school, and will never forget any of the memories I have made there.
3.0 Senior
3/26/2023
An interesting school definitely, the new additions to the school make ot a little more updated. Some of the teachers are very kind to the students and take their students needs seriously. Overall an okay school
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 14 Reviews
1.0 other
5/28/2025
A todos los padres que desean o están pensando en inscribir a sus hijos wn NS high school pienselo dos veces esta escuela no es buena sus directivos son gente perversa el Asistente de la principal es una persona malvada no quiere a los latinos ellos solo defienden a sus maestros por cualquier cosa e...
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
When our son started at Newman Smith HS, it was the the first year back from the pandemic and he happened to be a freshman. He immediately felt welcomed and we could tell that there was something special able the school. What makes Newman Smith the BEST school in CFBISD and NTX is how genuine the te...
1.0 other
6/4/2022
El 58% de los estudiantes son hispanos pero no hay ningún niño latino liderando los grupos como Drill team es muy raro que haya capitanes hispanos se me hace que hay favoritismo
5.0 parent
6/15/2021
This school has been under new, much needed leadership for the last two school years. Dr Jimenez has developed a team of admin and professors that care about their scholars (these are the school-wide terms used) and do whatever they can to help. Our experience with two boys going through Smith has i...

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Smith High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Carrollton, TX and is served by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,033 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Smith High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $398,814. Discover additional schools in the area, like Turner High School, Creekview High School, Dallas Can Academy At Carrollton-F, and more. Learn more about what Carrollton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smith High School.

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