Very Good
#1633 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Citylab H S
High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX
A Dallas ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
912 S ERVAY ST, Dallas, TX 75201
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Citylab H S score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Citylab H S 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$101,098
Median home value
$649,700
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
69.4%
Homeownership
10%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Pegasus Charter H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Dr Wright L Lassiter JR Early College H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Booker T Washington Spva MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 963 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dallas ISD
- Schools in district
- 240
- Rank in district
- #64 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
Citylab H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citylab H S
Citylab H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,633 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citylab H S
What grades does Citylab H S serve?
Citylab H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Citylab H S?
Citylab H S has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citylab H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Citylab H S is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citylab H S rank in TX?
Citylab H S ranks #1,633 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Citylab H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Citylab H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Citylab H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citylab H S has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Citylab H S a charter school?
No, Citylab H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citylab H S a Title I school?
No, Citylab H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citylab H S?
77.0% of students at Citylab H S 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
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (972) 749-2702
- Area population (ZIP 75201)
- 18,078
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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 75201; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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