W W SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL
W W SAMUELL H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,945 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 121 teachers, W W SAMUELL 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.W. Samuell High School, located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, is a comprehensive public high school within the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic coursework and extracurricular engagement. The campus offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body, emphasizing the development of college and career readiness skills in a supportive learning environment.
Beyond its core curriculum, W.W. Samuell High School fosters a sense of community through a wide array of athletic programs, student organizations, and specialized academic pathways. The school works closely with district initiatives to provide resources such as advanced placement courses and career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary to compete in a global economy. With a strong commitment to student growth, the faculty and administration strive to create a culture of achievement and school pride, serving as a pillar of the Southeast Dallas community.
For more information, contact W W SAMUELL H S at (972) 892-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75217-2099
(972) 892-5100
W W SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,945 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,945
- Teachers:
- 121.83
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,945 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W W SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.1%
- Black or African American
- 18.9%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.