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#1154 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4730 LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75216

  • Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation46%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Tech H S at B F Darrell 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$37,613

Median home value

$138,900

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

31.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad at a Maceo SmithEnrollment path unverified7.76–121.5 mi541Compare →
South Oak Cliff H SEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.5 mi1,537Compare →
Life School Oak CliffCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–121.8 mi1,478Compare →
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.69–122.0 mi337Compare →

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
#47 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

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S

What grades does New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S serve?

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S?

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S?

The student-teacher ratio at New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S rank in TX?

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S ranks #1,154 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S's MySchoolScout rating?

New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S a charter school?

No, New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S a Title I school?

No, New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S?

86.9% of students at New Tech H S at B F Darrell 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75216)
54,556
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
33.7
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 75216; 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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