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.
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

Student Demographics for W H ADAMSON H S
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic1,405
Black41
Asian4
Two or More5
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    1,405 (94.8 %)
  • Black
    41 (2.8 %)
  • White
    17 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for W H ADAMSON H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9403
Grade 10406
Grade 11352
Grade 12321
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for W H ADAMSON H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female67345.4%
Male80954.6%
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