SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 428 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 22 teachers, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

The SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (SEM), located in the Dallas Independent School District, is a highly regarded magnet school that focuses on an advanced, rigorous curriculum in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Consistently ranked among the top high schools in both Texas and the nation, the school is designed to prepare students for success in competitive university programs and professional careers in technical fields. The academic environment is characterized by a heavy emphasis on Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, complex problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic rigor, the SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING fosters a collaborative community that encourages intellectual curiosity and innovation. Because it is a magnet school, it draws high-achieving students from across the Dallas area who are united by a strong interest in the sciences and engineering. The school’s proximity to downtown Dallas and its connection to the broader Dallas ISD network provide students with unique opportunities for specialized instruction, preparing them to be the next generation of leaders in an increasingly technological global economy.

For more information, contact SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING at (972) 925-5960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1201 E EIGHTH ST
DALLAS, TX 75203-2545
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SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 428 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
22.78
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 428 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.1%
White
14.5%
Asian
13.3%
Black or African American
10.0%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
32.9%
Male
67.1%

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.