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#7427 of 8,552 schools in TX

W T White 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.

4505 RIDGESIDE DR, Dallas, TX 75244

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 71.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate71%
AP Participation28.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at W T White H S score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

86.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where W T White 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal 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

$112,800

Median home value

$578,200

Median rent

$1,918/mo

College educated

66.8%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 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
Jesuit College Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private9–120.6 mi1,143Compare →
The Hockaday SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.7 mi1,079Compare →
Vanguard Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.4 mi90Compare →
Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.5 mi356Compare →

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
#226 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

W T White H S is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About W T White H S

W T White H S is a public high school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 2,074 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,427 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about W T White H S

What grades does W T White H S serve?

W T White H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend W T White H S?

W T White H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,074 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W T White H S?

The student-teacher ratio at W T White H S is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does W T White H S rank in TX?

W T White H S ranks #7,427 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is W T White H S's MySchoolScout rating?

W T White H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 W T White H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, W T White H S has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is W T White H S a charter school?

No, W T White H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is W T White H S a Title I school?

No, W T White H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W T White H S?

86.7% of students at W T White 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
2,074
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
4-Year Graduation
71.0%
Area population (ZIP 75244)
13,105
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
37.2
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 75244; 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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