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John a Dubiski Career H S

High School · Grand Prairie ISD · Grand Prairie, TX

A Grand Prairie ISD high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2990 S HWY 161, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$11,976
Chronic Absenteeism8.4%

Students at John a Dubiski Career H S score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John a Dubiski Career 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Prairie), 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

$87,320

Median home value

$282,100

Median rent

$1,680/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lyndon B Johnson DaepEnrollment path unverified4.66–120.7 mi39Compare →
Advantage AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–120.9 mi971Compare →
South Grand Prairie H SEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.1 mi3,364Compare →

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.

Grand Prairie ISD

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#8 of 38
District spending per student
$11,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

John a Dubiski Career H S is listed in GRAND PRAIRIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John a Dubiski Career H S

John a Dubiski Career H S is a public high school in Grand Prairie, TX, part of Grand Prairie ISD, serving approximately 1,573 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,434 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John a Dubiski Career H S

What grades does John a Dubiski Career H S serve?

John a Dubiski Career H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John a Dubiski Career H S?

John a Dubiski Career H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Dubiski Career H S?

The student-teacher ratio at John a Dubiski Career H S is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John a Dubiski Career H S rank in TX?

John a Dubiski Career H S ranks #3,434 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is John a Dubiski Career H S's MySchoolScout rating?

John a Dubiski Career H S 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 John a Dubiski Career H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John a Dubiski Career H S has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John a Dubiski Career H S a charter school?

No, John a Dubiski Career H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John a Dubiski Career H S a Title I school?

No, John a Dubiski Career H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John a Dubiski Career H S?

68.2% of students at John a Dubiski Career 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
1,573
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.4%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 75052)
95,485
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 75052; 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

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