School Overview
James Madison High School, located in the South Dallas area, is a historic public secondary school serving the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Situated on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the school serves as a focal point for its local community, focusing on preparing students for college and career success through a standard academic curriculum combined with various extracurricular programs. The school has a long-standing identity rooted in the traditions of the South Dallas neighborhood and is part of a district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes and modernize facilities for its students.

In recent years, the school has placed an emphasis on expanding opportunities for its student body, which is predominantly African American. Madison High School offers a range of athletics, student organizations, and academic support services designed to foster personal growth and community engagement. As part of the Dallas ISD, the school continues to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an urban school environment, striving to provide a supportive learning climate that helps students meet state standards and pursue post-secondary goals.
359
Total Students
40.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES MADISON H S
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic131
Black223
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Black
    223 (62.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    131 (36.5 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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)925-2800
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/madison
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 336
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 9 111
Grade 10 86
Grade 11 90
Grade 12 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES MADISON H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9111
Grade 1086
Grade 1190
Grade 1272
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES MADISON H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15944.3%
Male20055.7%
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