DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL

DUMAS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUMAS ISD school district, located in DUMAS, TX with about 1,060 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 85 teachers, DUMAS 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.

Dumas High School, located in Dumas, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Dumas Independent School District. As a central fixture of the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school typically fosters an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs, all aimed at developing well-rounded students.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dumas community, reflecting the values of a smaller Texas town while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its official website, the district emphasizes transparency and communication, offering resources for parents and students to stay engaged with academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, Dumas High School acts as a cornerstone for local youth development in the Texas Panhandle.

For more information, contact DUMAS H S at (806) 935-4151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 S KLEIN AVE
DUMAS, TX 79029
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DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUMAS, TX with about 1,060 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUMAS ISD
Total Students:
1,060
Teachers:
85.48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 1,060 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUMAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.0%
White
20.8%
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.