SCHOOL FOR THE HIGHLY GIFTED

www.gpisd.org/shg

Charter School 142 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

The **School for the Highly Gifted (SHG)**, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District designed specifically to meet the unique intellectual, social, and emotional needs of students identified as gifted and talented. By creating a concentrated environment of high-ability peers, the school offers a rigorous, accelerated curriculum that goes well beyond the standard grade-level expectations. The program focuses on depth, complexity, and critical thinking, ensuring that students are consistently challenged to expand their academic horizons.

Beyond its academic intensity, SHG emphasizes a supportive community where gifted learners can thrive without the common social pressures found in traditional school settings. The curriculum is tailored to foster innovation and independent research, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. As a district-wide magnet program, it serves as a premier destination for families in Grand Prairie who are seeking an educational experience that prioritizes rapid intellectual development and individualized academic growth.

142

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL FOR THE HIGHLY GIFTED
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	24
Black	34
Asian	43
Two or More	11

Asian
43 (30.3%)
Black
34 (23.9%)
White
30 (21.1%)
Hispanic
24 (16.9%)
Two or More
11 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)343-7864
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/shg
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 14