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How has COPPELL H S changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
4,068
High
DISTRICT 2,195 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COPPELL ISD·NCES 481521001028
Coppell High School
185 W PKWY BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019 · (214) 496-6100 · Dallas County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL4,068 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
266 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1,027 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 1,054 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 1,040 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 947 | 23% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on published attendance-zone data from COPPELL ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
85.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +27.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
76.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +26.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 85 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 76 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 27 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 26 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 33.0% | 52.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Mathematics | 48.0% | 28.0% | 17.0% | 7.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 2024-25 | 83.0% | 77.0% |
| 2023-24 | 87.0% | 78.0% |
| 2022-23 | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| 2021-22 | 51.0% | 56.0% |
| 2020-21 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Coppell High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #84 of 1,425 ▼ 29 | #8 of 100 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 85.0% | #106 of 1,425 ▲ 15 | #18 of 100 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +32.5pp | #103 of 1,184 | #5 of 98 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,068 | #7 of 2,107 | #2 of 133 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #775 of 1,344 | #47 of 101 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.2% | #329 of 1,346 | #18 of 101 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.2% | #273 of 672 | #19 of 43 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
4,068
+279 (+7%) vs 2020
+407% since 1990-91, when it was 802
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 4,068 | 266.3 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 4,013 | 268.3 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 3,955 | 251.9 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 3,789 | 243 | 15.6:1 | 9% (333) |
| 2017-18 | 3,530 | 204.7 | 17.2:1 | 8% (279) |
| 2015-16 | 3,265 | 194 | 16.8:1 | 8% (269) |
| 2010-11 | 2,698 | 178 | 15.2:1 | 10% (278) |
| 2000-01 | 2,356 | 155 | 15.2:1 | 2% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 802 | 51 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Coppell High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (3,530 to 4,068); teachers up 30% (204.7 to 266.3).
About Coppell High School
Coppell High School is a public high school run by COPPELL ISD in COPPELL, Texas. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 4,068 students enrolled. The average among high schools in Texas is roughly 796 students; this school is 411% larger than that.
Coppell High School is a school in COPPELL ISD. The district has 16 schools and 13,233 students.
At Coppell High School, Asian students make up 57% of the student body. The remaining shares are 21% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 4% multiracial. Dallas County as a whole is about 7% Asian, so the school's share is higher. Coppell High School's diversity index is 61%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reports 266.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 15.3 students per teacher. That matches the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas fairly closely.
Across Dallas County, the median household income is $76,547, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. In all, Dallas County has 771 public schools and roughly 459,645 students.
The school nearest to Coppell High School is Town Center Elementary School, at a distance of about 0.5 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school enrolled 4,068 students in 2024-25, 279 more than the 3,789 it had in 2020-21.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COPPELL ISD
- Coppell Middle WestMiddle · 1,230 students
- Coppell Middle EastMiddle · 1,120 students
- Coppell Middle NorthMiddle · 1,006 students
- Canyon Ranch Elementary SchoolElementary · 705 students
- Richard J Lee Elementary SchoolElementary · 663 students
- Valley Ranch Elementary SchoolElementary · 577 students
Other schools in COPPELL
- Universal Academy - CoppellCombined · 1,302 students
- Coppell Middle EastMiddle · 1,120 students
- Coppell Middle NorthMiddle · 1,006 students
- Austin Elementary SchoolElementary · 541 students
- Denton Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 497 students
- Riverchase EleElementary · 496 students
Nearby schools
- Town Center Elementary School0.5 mi · 402
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary School0.5 mi · 408
- Coppell Middle North0.7 mi · 1,006
- Coppell Classical Academy0.8 mi · 432
- Wilson Elementary School0.8 mi · 476
- Denton Creek Elementary School0.8 mi · 497
Frequently asked questions
About Coppell High SchoolHow many students attend Coppell High School?
Coppell High School enrolls approximately 4,068 students in grades 09-12.
Is Coppell High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Coppell High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coppell High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Coppell High School is approximately 15.3:1 (266 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Coppell High School?
At Coppell High School, the student body is approximately 21% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Black, 57% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Coppell High School in?
Coppell High School is part of COPPELL ISD.
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