JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

JAMES MADISON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 470 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 41 teachers, JAMES MADISON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

James Madison High School, located in the South Dallas area, is a historic public secondary school serving the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Situated on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the school serves as a focal point for its local community, focusing on preparing students for college and career success through a standard academic curriculum combined with various extracurricular programs. The school has a long-standing identity rooted in the traditions of the South Dallas neighborhood and is part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes and modernize facilities for its students.

In recent years, the school has placed an emphasis on expanding opportunities for its student body, which is predominantly African American. Madison High School offers a range of athletics, student organizations, and academic support services designed to foster personal growth and community engagement. As part of the Dallas ISD, the school continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an urban school environment, striving to provide a supportive learning climate that helps students meet state standards and pursue post-secondary goals.

For more information, contact JAMES MADISON H S at (972) 925-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.