L G PINKSTON HIGH SCHOOL

L G PINKSTON H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 906 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 70 teachers, L G PINKSTON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

L.G. Pinkston High School, located on Dennison Street in Dallas, Texas, is a comprehensive public secondary school operating within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Serving the West Dallas community, the school is historically significant and has undergone substantial modernization in recent years to better support its student population. The campus is designed to provide a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness initiatives.

As a staple of the West Dallas area, L.G. Pinkston emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, often referred to as the home of the Vikings. The school provides various academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, aimed at helping students develop specialized skills for their future careers. By leveraging its resources within the Dallas ISD network, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters both personal development and academic achievement for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact L G PINKSTON H S at (972) 502-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.