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#6631 of 8,552 schools in TX

North Dallas H S

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3120 N HASKELL AVE, Dallas, TX 75204

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation23.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism39.6%

Students at North Dallas H S score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

88.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Dallas 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 76Very 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

$93,007

Median home value

$451,900

Median rent

$1,822/mo

College educated

69.6%

Homeownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
23.3% 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
Dallas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privateK–120.2 mi100Compare →
The Saint Timothy SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.7 mi48Compare →
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.1 mi181Compare →
Booker T Washington Spva MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.99–121.3 mi963Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#206 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

North Dallas H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Dallas H S

North Dallas H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 1,276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,631 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Dallas H S

What grades does North Dallas H S serve?

North Dallas H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Dallas H S?

North Dallas H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dallas H S?

The student-teacher ratio at North Dallas H S is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Dallas H S rank in TX?

North Dallas H S ranks #6,631 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is North Dallas H S's MySchoolScout rating?

North Dallas H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 North Dallas H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Dallas H S has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Dallas H S a charter school?

No, North Dallas H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Dallas H S a Title I school?

No, North Dallas H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Dallas H S?

88.4% of students at North Dallas 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
1,276
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.6%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 75204)
33,552
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
31
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 75204; 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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