EDUCATION

Irving’s educational community provides lifelong learning opportunities for its residents. From pre-K through post-doctoral, Irving has schools that meet the needs of growing families, college-bound students and professionals who want to increase their skills and credentials.

Award-Winning Public Schools

Irving is served by three independent school districts: Irving, Coppell and Carrollton-Farmers Branch. All are home to award-winning schools and innovative programs that help students meet their goals and achieve their dreams.

Irving ISD

• 26 Irving ISD schools and Irving ISD earned 67 Gold Performance Acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency in 2007-08.
• MacArthur High School named a 21st Century School of Distinction and a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School.
• Lamar Middle School and Good Elementary named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
• Irving ISD named the first Microsoft Center of Excellence.
• 2008 graduating seniors earned approximately $31 million in scholarships.
• All students in grades 9-12 are issued laptop computers.

Coppell ISD

• 12 Texas Education Agency "Exemplary" schools.
• TEA-rated "Recognized" district.
• Top ranking in Texas for TEA Gold Performance Acknowledgements.
• Coppell High School, Coppell Middle School North and Coppell Middle School West made the Texas Business and Education Coalition's 2008 Honor Roll. Less than 4 percent of Texas’ 8,000 public high schools and middle schools received this honor.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

• 8 Texas Education Agency "Exemplary" schools.
• TEA-rated "Recognized" district.
• Average SAT score of 1045 is above both Texas and U.S. averages.
• Average ACT score of 21.7 is above both Texas and U.S. averages.

Private and Charter Schools

Irving’s outstanding private and charter schools are among the best in the U.S. They include:

• Berean Christian Academy. Grades 4-8. Rooted in Christian values, patriotism and core curriculum.
• Cistercian Preparatory School. Grades 5-12, all boys. All-honors curriculum challenges minds and molds character.
• Faustina Academy. Grades pre-K-12. Faith-based curriculum and family orientation.
• The Highlands School. Grades pre-K-12. College prep, with grades 4–12 in single-gender classes.
• Holy Family of Nazareth School. Grades pre-K-8. Balanced education addresses intellectual, physical and spiritual needs.
• Islamic School of Irving. Grades pre-K-12. Comprehensive curriculum in academic and religious subjects.
• Montessori of Las Colinas. Ages 2-12. Encourages the natural development of the child.
• North Hills Preparatory. Grades K-12. Charter school with International Baccalaureate curriculum has been rated in Newsweek’s top 20 public high schools since 2006.
• Redeemer Montessori School. Grades pre-K-3. Fosters independent thinking, creative learning and spiritual well being.
• St. Luke Catholic School. Grades pre-K-8. Diverse student body, caring faculty and small classes create a family atmosphere.
• StoneGate Christian Academy. Grades pre-K-12. Christian and secular curriculum offers full range of education.
• University School. Grades 6-12. Charter school offers high school students classes at North Lake College.
• The Wesleyan Academe. Grades 2 years-5th grade. Classical liberal arts with Christ-centered focus.
• Winfree Academy Charter School. Grades 9-12. Charter school with self-paced learning and tutoring.

Colleges and Universities
Irving is home to four colleges and universities:

• DeVry University. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in technology, business and management.
• North Lake College. Member of Dallas County Community College District.
• The University of Dallas. One of the U.S.’s top liberal arts colleges and the most popular MBA program in Dallas/Fort Worth.
• The University of Phoenix. The country’s largest private university, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, management and technology fields.

The Dallas/Fort Worth area is home to more than 30 colleges and universities as well as three community college districts. Four-year colleges and universities within an hour's drive of Irving include:

• Amberton University
• The College of St. Thomas More
• Dallas Baptist University
• Northwood University
• Paul Quinn College
• Southern Methodist University
• Texas Christian University
• Texas Wesleyan University
• Texas Woman’s University
• The University of Dallas
• The University of North Texas at Dallas
• The University of North Texas at Denton
• The University of Texas at Arlington
• The University of Texas at Dallas