BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACA AT BF DARRELL HIGH SCHOOL

BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACA AT BF DARRELL H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 167 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 15 teachers, BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACA AT BF DARRELL 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.

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at B.F. Darrell (BOMLA) is a unique, specialized secondary school within the Dallas Independent School District. Designed specifically for young men in grades 6 through 12, the academy focuses on cultivating leadership, academic excellence, and character development in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment. The school’s mission centers on empowering students to become ethical, productive, and service-oriented leaders through a curriculum that emphasizes STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of brotherhood.

Located in South Dallas, the campus serves as a flagship institution for gender-specific education, providing a structured setting that encourages high achievement and long-term goal setting. Students at BOMLA participate in a robust extracurricular program and benefit from mentorship opportunities, which are core components of the academy’s commitment to preparing young men for success in university settings and beyond. By combining high academic expectations with a supportive, focused culture, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACA AT BF DARRELL H S at (972) 749-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4730 S LANCASTER
DALLAS, TX 75216
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BARACK OBAMA MALE LEADERSHIP ACA AT BF DARRELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 167 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:
167
Teachers:
15.59
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 167 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.1%
Black or African American
34.7%
White
3.0%
Two or more races
1.2%

Male
100.0%

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.