CITYLAB H S

www.dallasisd.org/citylabhs

220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

CityLab High School is a unique, specialized choice school within the Dallas Independent School District that focuses on urban planning, architecture, and civic engagement. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, the school leverages its urban environment as a living laboratory, encouraging students to analyze the complexities of city life and propose innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Its curriculum is designed for students interested in public policy, design, and community development, fostering a hands-on learning approach that connects classroom theory to the professional landscape of the city.

Because of its specific academic focus, the school offers a rigorous, project-based education that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. Students frequently engage with local architects, urban planners, and civic leaders, providing them with mentorship and networking opportunities unique to the downtown location. CityLab aims to cultivate the next generation of city builders—individuals who are equipped to lead, design, and improve the urban communities in which they live.

220

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITYLAB H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	150
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
150 (68.2 %)
Black
49 (22.3 %)
White
15 (6.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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)749-2702
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/citylabhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 40

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CITYLAB H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	40
Grade 10	64
Grade 11	65
Grade 12	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CITYLAB H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	44.1%
Male	123	55.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)