North Garland High School
Math, Science, Technology Magnet
2109 Buckingham Rd.
Garland, TX 75042

Phone: 972-675-3120
Fax: 972-675-3145
Fax (Counseling): 972-487-4418
Fax (Special Education): 972-487-4682
Email: A004@garlandisd.net

School hours

7:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

Principal

John Fishpaw

Ratings & reports

For the most current ratings and reports, reports and performance planning, visit our school profile page on the district website.

Mission Statement

The mission of North Garland High School is to prepare responsible, ethical and productive citizens and to promote lifelong learning through quality teaching in a positive learning environment that meets the diverse individual needs of all students in order to ensure student success in an ever-changing society.

Recognitions

• TEA 2022 Rating: Met Standard, A + 7 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2019 Rating: Met Standard, B + 7 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2018 Rating: Met Standard + 5 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2017 Rating: Met Standard + 5 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2016 Rating: Met Standard + 7 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2015 Rating: Met Standard + 7 Distinctions (out of 7 possible)
• TEA 2014 Rating: Met Standard + 6 Distinctions (out of 6 possible)
• National AVID Demonstration School (Since 2014-2015)
• TEA 2013 Rating: Met Standard + 3 Distinctions (out of 3 possible)
• TEA 2012 Rating: Recognized Campus + 2 Gold Performance
• TEA 2011 Rating: Recognized Campus + 2 Gold Performance
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2018-2019 (National)
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2017-2018 Silver
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2016-2017 Silver
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2015-2016 Silver
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2014-2015 Silver
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2013-2014 Silver
• U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools: 2012-2013 Silver
• Washington Post Most Challenging High Schools: 2016-2017
• Washington Post Most Challenging High Schools: 2015-2016
• Washington Post Most Challenging High Schools: 2014-2015
• Washington Post Most Challenging High Schools: 2013-2014
• TEA High-Performing Reward School: 2013-2014
• NCEA Higher Performing School: 2010-2011
• NCEA Higher Performing School: 2009-2010

Educational philosophy

1. Students' learning needs should be the chief priority and primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.
2. Students need not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work as well as applying their learning in meaningful contexts.
3. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
4. Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
5. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs; therefore, students should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to accommodate differences in learning styles.
6. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
7. The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.