NORTH DALLAS H S

As a substantial senior high in DALLAS, Texas, NORTH DALLAS H S educates 1,300 students from grades 9 through 12, run under DALLAS ISD. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 63% larger than typical.

DALLAS ISD runs 240 schools in total, collectively educating 140,630 students. NORTH DALLAS H S is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, NORTH DALLAS H S records that 67% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 28% Black, 3% White. The wider county runs roughly 41% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting NORTH DALLAS H S higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 91% of students at NORTH DALLAS H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Dallas County (around 77%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

With demographic context factored in, NORTH DALLAS H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 34.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 38.9%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Dallas County) records that median household earnings sit near $76,547, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. NORTH DALLAS H S is one of 771 public schools in Dallas County (combined enrollment of about 459,645 students).

ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts NORTH DALLAS H S at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 48.1%.

NORTH DALLAS H S operates from an inner-city location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NORTH DALLAS H S has ticked up 23%, going from 1,054 students in 2018 to 1,300 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment increased from 20% to 28% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.