NORTH DALLAS H S

www.dallasisd.org/northdallas

1,261 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Dallas High School, located on North Haskell Avenue in Dallas, Texas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Established in 1922, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the city that is still operating in its original district. The school is well-known for its stunning Collegiate Gothic architecture and its deep-rooted traditions, serving a diverse student body and acting as a cornerstone for the surrounding Uptown and Old East Dallas neighborhoods.

Academically and athletically, North Dallas High School offers a wide range of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success, including various extracurricular activities, competitive sports teams, and specialized academic pathways. The school recently underwent significant renovations and expansions to modernize its facilities while preserving its historical character. As a vital part of the community, the school remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student growth, community engagement, and school pride.

1,261

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH DALLAS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	873
Black	306
Asian	22
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
873 (69.2 %)
Black
306 (24.3 %)
White
39 (3.1 %)
Asian
22 (1.7 %)
Two or More
18 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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)925-1500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/northdallas
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 426

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 259

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH DALLAS H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	426
Grade 10	337
Grade 11	239
Grade 12	259

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH DALLAS H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	588	46.6%
Male	673	53.4%

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