W H ADAMSON HIGH SCHOOL

W H ADAMSON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,480 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 90 teachers, W H ADAMSON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.H. Adamson High School, located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District. Established in 1915, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest high schools in the city. The school is known for its iconic architectural presence and its deep roots in the local community, serving generations of families in the North Oak Cliff area. It operates as a comprehensive public high school dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor and extracurricular engagement.

The school offers a variety of academic pathways, including advanced placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, designed to equip students with both college-readiness skills and practical vocational training. Adamson High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its long-standing history alongside modern educational initiatives, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Dallas ISD community, striving to empower its diverse student body to achieve their academic and professional goals.

For more information, contact W H ADAMSON H S at (972) 749-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 E NINTH ST
DALLAS, TX 75203-2298
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W H ADAMSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,480 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
1,480
Teachers:
90.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,480 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W H ADAMSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
White
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Two or more races
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.