DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DUNCANVILLE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUNCANVILLE ISD school district, located in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 4,268 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 230 teachers, DUNCANVILLE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Duncanville High School, located at 900 W. Camp Wisdom Road in Duncanville, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Duncanville Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities through local colleges, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Duncanville High School is widely recognized for its high-achieving extracurricular programs, particularly its storied athletics department and award-winning fine arts programs. The school is a prominent fixture in Texas competitive sports, frequently contending for state championships, and it maintains a strong sense of community spirit under its "Panther" identity. As a central hub for the Duncanville community, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering student leadership, academic excellence, and civic pride.
For more information, contact DUNCANVILLE H S at (972) 708-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUNCANVILLE, TX 75116-3099
(972) 708-3700
DUNCANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUNCANVILLE, TX with about 4,268 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUNCANVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 4,268
- Teachers:
- 230.46
- 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
* 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 4,268 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.8%
- Black or African American
- 42.7%
- White
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.