Nimitz High School
Irving, TX 75060
Phone: (972) 600-5700
Fax: (972) 273-8610
District: Irving Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2343 students
Nimitz High School, a public school located in Irving, TX, serves grades 9-12 in the Irving Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Nimitz High School is a public school located in Irving, TX. 2343 students attend Nimitz High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| College Readiness | 3/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 ACT participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent participation data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 SAT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Texas Education Agency, using 2024 ACT percent college ready data from Texas Education Agency, and using 2025 demographic data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
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The new principal, Mr. Nickerson, is on a power trip and insults both students and teachers. He does not respect the students or parents.
Posted: September 27, 2022
Me encanta,esta escuela mi hija asiste aquí si la recomiendo
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Posted: May 27, 2021
Nimitz is an excellent school to attend the teachers make you understand the assignment that they give you.also Nimitz has a solid culture especially band.Band has taught me valuable lessons in life and band has prepared me for the future the teachers in Nimitz make you feel prepared.
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Posted: October 25, 2019
Absolutely terrible environment in every possible way imaginable. I used to enjoy attending this school for the most part but recent leadership has made my experience intolerable. I no longer feel welcomed into a learning environment without fearing harsh punishments from administration. They cater to bad students and disregard the ones who actually behave & do well academically. If you have an option to attend another school I highly agree you do so. Whether youre a parent or a student this is not an environment where they care about your childs future.
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Posted: July 18, 2018
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Posted: July 18, 2018
Amazing all the teachers and staff are great. My kid loves tbis school and their ROTC program is awesome. Highly recommend this school.
Posted: April 25, 2018
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Need to challenge students as much as possible togrow
Posted: December 3, 2016
Always fighting and lots of teasing to people
Posted: December 3, 2016
People are always getting made fun of
Posted: December 3, 2016
No one takes ownership into what they did
Posted: December 3, 2016
Someone is always stealing and fighting occurs on a regular basis
Posted: December 3, 2016
Never care about how the students feel and just here to get paid
Posted: December 3, 2016
They give out homework over topics we have gone over yet
Posted: December 3, 2016
I have so many reasons why I can say I hate this school. On is because of the principals at school.
Naming one, Mr.Parker. He does not care how you feel when you get called into his office. He starts yelling and wont take the time to ask questions. Every teacher seems like they are here to get paid but one, Mr.Diehl. He actually cares about the students and takes out his time to make sure that hey can reach the max potential. Food and roach issue
Posted: November 9, 2016
Great school! Caring Teachers and Staff! Constantly looking for exciting ways to help the students!
Posted: November 9, 2016
Great school, caring staff! Always someone to assist in any situation.
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Nimitz is a great school with teachers who truly care about their students.
Posted: March 22, 2014
HMMMM what can is say about this school? -Racist fights -BAD ROACH PROBLEMS -Rude kids(seriously) - Teachers don't care about you ( my teacher told us at the end of the day he doesn't care if we learn because he still gets paid) If you plan on coming here RUN FAST! 40%OF STUDENTS ARE LEAVING THIS SCHOOL, and I am one of them.
Posted: November 27, 2013
My son attended Nimitz his freshman year. Nimitz is an okay school. Not as good as Irving and DEFINITELY up to par with MacArthur. The school has a lot of school spirit to be on of the weaker schools in the area. The school needs to hire more janitors. It's roach infested!
Posted: August 5, 2011
The teachers at Nimitz ARE the best in Irving. With the best AP scores, Academic Decathlon team, Band, Football team, and Principal in Irving, Nimitz has more to offer than any of the other schools in Irving. Nimitz was the FIRST SCHOOL IN TEXAS with a planetarium, and the student laptop program at Nimitz ensures that all students know how to operate a computer. Unlike reviews that state that the laptops are a bad thing, teachers use the laptops instructively, and with the new grading policy so-called "busy work" is eliminated as a grade. Nimitz is the best school in Irving for advanced students (AP, Gifted and Talented, and Pre-AP) or for students looking to participate in successful extra curricular activities!
Posted: July 7, 2011
It is a great school; however the teacher are not what I have expected them to be. My niece had alot of problems with certain teachers that she could not get help with. It was very disappointing.
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