MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT

www.dallasisd.org/businessmagnet

447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The School of Business and Management (SBM), located in the Dallas Independent School District, is a specialized magnet high school designed to prepare students for success in the global corporate environment. The curriculum focuses heavily on business principles, finance, entrepreneurship, and professional leadership. By integrating rigorous academic standards with real-world applications, the school aims to provide students with a competitive edge, whether they are pursuing higher education in business fields or entering the professional workforce directly after graduation.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, SBM emphasizes the importance of networking and practical experience through partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals. Students are encouraged to develop essential soft skills—such as communication, critical thinking, and financial literacy—within a structured, professional atmosphere. By fostering a culture of ambition and excellence, the school serves as a pathway for students to cultivate the expertise and confidence needed to become the next generation of business leaders and innovators.

447

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	355
Black	67
Asian	6
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
355 (79.4 %)
Black
67 (15.0 %)
White
14 (3.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)925-5920
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/businessmagnet
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 105

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	105
Grade 10	130
Grade 11	113
Grade 12	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	47.4%
Male	235	52.6%

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