NEW TECH H S AT B F DARRELL H S

www.dallasisd.org/newtech

441 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, located in Dallas, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Dallas Independent School District that focuses on a rigorous, project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, the campus emphasizes a "student-centered" model where technology is deeply integrated into daily instruction. Students work in collaborative teams to solve real-world problems, a pedagogical approach designed to foster critical thinking, communication, and professional skills that prepare them for the modern workforce and higher education.

The school is defined by its innovative culture, which mirrors a professional workplace environment rather than a conventional classroom setting. By utilizing a "New Tech" framework, the school aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, often encouraging students to take ownership of their learning process. With its emphasis on STEM integration and 21st-century skill development, A. Maceo Smith New Tech serves as a unique educational option for students in the Dallas area looking for a non-traditional, technology-driven academic experience.

441

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW TECH H S AT B F DARRELL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	311
Black	106
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
311 (70.5 %)
Black
106 (24.0 %)
White
13 (2.9 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(214)932-7600
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/newtech
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 118

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 119

Grade 12 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW TECH H S AT B F DARRELL H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	118
Grade 10	107
Grade 11	119
Grade 12	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW TECH H S AT B F DARRELL H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	46.5%
Male	236	53.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)