W H ADAMSON H S
1,482 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
W.H. Adamson High School, located in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District. Established in 1915, it holds the distinction of being one of the oldest high schools in the city. The school is known for its iconic architectural presence and its deep roots in the local community, serving generations of families in the North Oak Cliff area. It operates as a comprehensive public high school dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of academic rigor and extracurricular engagement.
The school offers a variety of academic pathways, including advanced placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, designed to equip students with both college-readiness skills and practical vocational training. Adamson High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its long-standing history alongside modern educational initiatives, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Dallas ISD community, striving to empower its diverse student body to achieve their academic and professional goals.
The school offers a variety of academic pathways, including advanced placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, designed to equip students with both college-readiness skills and practical vocational training. Adamson High School emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth, character development, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its long-standing history alongside modern educational initiatives, the school continues to be a central pillar of the Dallas ISD community, striving to empower its diverse student body to achieve their academic and professional goals.
1,482
Total Students
87.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 1,405 |
| Black | 41 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic1,405 (94.8 %)
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Black41 (2.8 %)
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White17 (1.1 %)
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American Indian9 (0.6 %)
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Two or More5 (0.3 %)
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Asian4 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | (972)749-1400 |
| Website: | http://www.dallasisd.org/adamson |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,482 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 87.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,298 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 37 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
403
Grade 10
406
Grade 11
352
Grade 12
321
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 403 |
| Grade 10 | 406 |
| Grade 11 | 352 |
| Grade 12 | 321 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 673 | 45.4% |
| Male | 809 | 54.6% |
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