JAMES MADISON H S
359 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black | 223 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black223 (62.1 %)
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Hispanic131 (36.5 %)
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White2 (0.6 %)
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Two or More2 (0.6 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 111 |
| Grade 10 | 86 |
| Grade 11 | 90 |
| Grade 12 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 159 | 44.3% |
| Male | 200 | 55.7% |
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