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2023 Best Public High Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

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  1. #2 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    School of Science & Engineering

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    Dallas Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    217 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The academic program truly helps students be prepared for college. As part of the School of Science and Engineering's accelerated math track, I took Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus AB as....

    Read 217 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 513,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

  2. #3 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Carroll Senior High School

    Carroll Independent School District, TX,

    11-12,

    493 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says One of the best School District in Texas. One mascot for the whole district. School pride starts in Elementary school level and continues throughout High School. Wonderful Teachers and Staff.....

    Read 493 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,349,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  3. #5 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Coppell High School

    Coppell Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    864 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Coppell High School is a diverse school with multiple clubs and classes where everyones interests are included in. Every sports, fine arts, and academic programs are highly funded and successful--....

    Read 864 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,789,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  4. #10 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Westlake Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WESTLAKE, TX,

    K-12,

    128 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says This school is a great fit for my kids but it’s not for everyone. In our experience the academic aspect is very strong. I like that the teachers don’t just teach to the staar like surrounding...Most the teachers and administrators have been very responsive when I have a concern. It seems some people who have issues don’t really research what the IB curriculum is actually like or what sports and extracurricular programs are offered before choosing to send kids here.....

    Read 128 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 865,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  5. #11 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Flower Mound High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Lewisville Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    909 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I was able to have unforgettable experiences at this school. The majority of my experiences leaned towards the fine arts programs at Flower Mound High School, and that is perhaps where this school....

    Read 909 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,682,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  6. #12 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Plano West Senior High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Plano Independent School District, TX,

    11-12,

    1160 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My experience at Plano West Senior High School is one of many fond memories and joyful encounters that I will remember forever. There are so many people and hopefully lifelong friends that I have....

    Read 1160 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,717,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  7. #13 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Lebanon Trail High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Frisco Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    90 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The four years at this school I have spent have taught me numerous valuable life lessons. Handing down my advice and experience in a high school could potentially help quite a number of incoming....

    Read 90 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,886,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  8. #14 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Independence High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Frisco Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    195 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Independence High School in Frisco, Texas, is known for its academic programs and extracurricular activities. The school has a diverse student population, and its staff is committed to providing a...Strong academic programs: Independence High School offers a range of academic programs, including advanced placement courses and dual credit programs that allow students to earn college credits while....

    Read 195 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,278,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  9. #15 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Lovejoy High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Lovejoy Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    245 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says At Lovejoy High School the teachers and administrators provided us with high-quality education and opportunities for social, arts, and sporting activities. I enjoyed having the freedom to choose...In my 9th grade, I was able to meet a great Biology teacher who had vast knowledge of Biology and always tried to have fun in her class. She handled serious issues with students well and always tried....

    Read 245 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,569,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  10. #16 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Heritage High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Frisco Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    528 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says This school has a very compassionate staff that loves what they do and the kids they support, which makes the atmosphere enjoyable. The staff attends extracurriculars and stays supportive of the....

    Read 528 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,102,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  11. #18 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Centennial High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Frisco Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    626 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says After 3 years at CHS, I think that the school offers so much that I totally took for granted. I could blame my freshman year counselor for skipping information about the school, but it was mostly me....

    Read 626 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,092,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  12. #19 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts

    Blue checkmark.

    Dallas Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    512 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I really like Booker T., and I think it's a great school to go to! One thing about it is that before my time here, I heard a lot of people telling me things like "We're all one big happy family", and....

    Read 512 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 999,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

  13. #21 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Uplift North Hills Preparatory - High School

    Uplift Education, TX,

    9-12,

    278 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I have been an Uplift North Hills Preparatory student since kindergarten in 2012. Now, as a high school junior, I've been able to see my school evolve and grow throughout the years. While I do think....

    Read 278 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 506,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  14. #22 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Frisco High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Frisco Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    382 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I am in the IB (International Baccalaureate) program at Frisco High School and can say that my overall experience at Frisco High School has been good. I've been to a lot of schools and believe that....

    Read 382 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,836,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  15. #23 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Waxahachie Global High School

    Waxahachie Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    191 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Waxahachie Global high-school is a smaller school, independent of the regular high school. It has a smaller pool of students, but what it lacks in student body it gains in everything else. Teachers....

    Read 191 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 407,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  16. #24 Best Public High Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

    Hebron High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Lewisville Independent School District, TX,

    9-12,

    1080 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I attended Hebron High School for 4 years and had before that attended camps and events at the campus. I had a great time during my student career, meeting amazing friends, making good connections....

    Read 1080 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 3,646,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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