W T WHITE H S

www.dallasisd.org/wtwhite

2,149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

W.T. White High School, located in the North Dallas area, is a prominent secondary school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

As part of the DISD, W.T. White emphasizes college and career readiness, often utilizing various district-wide initiatives to support student achievement. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a focus on student growth through both rigorous coursework and social-emotional development. For those seeking more specific information regarding programs, athletics, or school events, the official district website provides updated resources and contact details for the school administration.

2,149

Total Students

132.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W T WHITE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	1,756
Black	247
Asian	17
Two or More	22
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,756 (81.7 %)
Black
247 (11.5 %)
White
93 (4.3 %)
Two or More
22 (1.0 %)
Asian
17 (0.8 %)
American Indian
12 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)502-6200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/wtwhite
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,921
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 703

Grade 10 599

Grade 11 427

Grade 12 420