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Nimitz High School

Irving ISD · Dallas County · 100 W OAKDALE, Irving, TX 75060

(972)600-5700

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2/10
#1047
Rank 1047 out of 1,276
English Language Arts3/10 · #1017 · 26th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1038 · 19th percentile
Science3/10 · #976 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Nimitz High School serves a diverse, working-class community in Irving, a city that sits right between Dallas and Fort Worth and has a strong Latino and immigrant heritage. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood, and the school reflects that tight-knit, culturally rich environment. While test scores fall below state averages, families who value a school that mirrors their community and prioritizes real-world diversity over rankings may find Nimitz a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

1,463 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,278 (87%)
White
80 (5%)
African American
60 (4%)
American Indian
23 (2%)
Other
22 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners858 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,225 (84%)
Students with Disabilities175 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,379
Enrollment
160
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.7
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

93.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
24.9%
AP Participation
of students
588
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #648 · 59th percentile

57 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found