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#3400 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 40% in state

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2101 MILLMAR DR, Dallas, TX 75228

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation35.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,617

Median home value

$259,500

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

48.8%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
35.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Lynch High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3private9–120.6 mi1,003Compare →
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–120.8 mi31Compare →
Uplift Luna Preparatory H SCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–121.7 mi442Compare →
Dallas AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private1–121.9 mi143Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#121 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 2,253 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,400 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

What grades does Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy serve?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy rank in TX?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy ranks #3,400 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy a charter school?

No, Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy a Title I school?

No, Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

91.0% of students at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
143
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 75228)
69,288
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
31.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75228; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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