GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

www.gpisd.org/gpci

Charter School 419 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (GPCI), located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is an innovative choice school within the Grand Prairie Independent School District that focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the institute is designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education. It operates on a specialized model that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and leadership development, ensuring that students are not only academically prepared for university-level coursework but also equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a global workforce.

A hallmark of GPCI is its commitment to early college opportunities. By partnering with higher education institutions, the school provides students the chance to earn significant college credit, including the potential to graduate with an Associate Degree alongside their high school diploma. The environment is intentionally focused on high expectations and personalized instruction, fostering a collegiate culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their academic paths. Through this focused approach, Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute aims to empower a diverse student body to become future leaders and innovators in their chosen fields.

419

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND PRAIRIE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	265
Black	82
Asian	29
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
265 (63.2%)
Black
82 (19.6%)
White
33 (7.9%)
Asian
29 (6.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)343-3120
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/gpci
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 6 97

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 34

Grade 10 42

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 32