Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

North Lake Early College High School

5001 N MacArthur Blvd Box 165, Irving, TX 75038 · (214) 891-1312

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98 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still an A, with a higher score than 2025 (95).
291students
17.1students per teacher
94.4%attendance
4thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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ABABAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

North Lake Early College High School has earned an A in 5 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 98

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 97

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 98

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of North Lake Early College High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level99%
Meets grade level83%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level35%
100%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
100%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

291students in 2024–25Up 3% from 283 the year before
17.1students per teacher17 full-time teachers
17.9average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$73,867average teacher base pay
87.6%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
47.1%English learners
35.4%in gifted & talented
16.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 80.8%African American 10.3%White 3.4%Asian 3.1%Two or More Races 0.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of North Lake Early College High School.

Opening soonLake Carolyn Promenade final phaseFall 2026 · 1.6 mi away ApprovedQTS Irving campus expansionHalf of space occupied by end of 2028 · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AJack E Singley AcademyIrving ISD · 90 · 0.3 mi BMacArthur High SchoolIrving ISD · 87 · 1.2 mi AGreat Hearts Irving UpperGreat Hearts Texas · 93 · 1.7 mi BUniversal AcademyUniversal Academy · 89 · 1.9 mi AUplift North Hills Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 98 · 2.7 mi PRadiant STEM AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.3 mi PThe Sloan SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 1.7 mi PWesleyan AcademePrivate · PK–2 · 2.2 mi
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Questions about North Lake Early College High School

What is North Lake Early College High School’s TEA rating?

North Lake Early College High School earned an A (98 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (95) in 2025.

What grades does North Lake Early College High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 5001 N MacArthur Blvd Box 165 in Irving.

How many students go to North Lake Early College High School?

291 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 283 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does North Lake Early College High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 6 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to North Lake Early College High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.