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#328 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

School of Health Professions

High School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1201 E EIGHTH ST, Dallas, TX 75203

  • Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 98% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency98% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+43.7 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+36.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation77.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at School of Health Professions score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency98%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 77% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 97% (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

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where School of Health Professions 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$46,358

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

30.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
77.4% 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law MagnetEnrollment path unverified8.89–120.0 mi480Compare →
Marvin E Robinson School of Business and MgmtEnrollment path unverified9.39–120.0 mi469Compare →
Rosie Sorrells Education and Social Services H SEnrollment path unverified9.69–120.0 mi171Compare →
School for the Talented and GiftedEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.0 mi546Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#22 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

School of Health Professions is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School of Health Professions

School of Health Professions is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 491 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #328 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School of Health Professions

What grades does School of Health Professions serve?

School of Health Professions serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend School of Health Professions?

School of Health Professions has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Health Professions?

The student-teacher ratio at School of Health Professions is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School of Health Professions rank in TX?

School of Health Professions ranks #328 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is School of Health Professions's MySchoolScout rating?

School of Health Professions has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 School of Health Professions?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Health Professions has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is School of Health Professions a charter school?

No, School of Health Professions is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School of Health Professions a Title I school?

No, School of Health Professions is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Health Professions?

79.8% of students at School of Health Professions 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75203)
15,710
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
33.6
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 75203; 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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