OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 806 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS Academy, located on East Kiest Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, is a specialized magnet-style middle school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). True to its name, the school centers its academic identity on a specialized curriculum that emphasizes the humanities and communication arts. By integrating these subjects into the core learning experience, the school aims to provide students with a robust foundation in critical thinking, public speaking, writing, and cultural literacy, preparing them for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond.

As a community-focused institution, Holmes serves the Oak Cliff area and is dedicated to fostering both personal and intellectual growth among its students. The school environment typically emphasizes student engagement through creative projects, collaborative learning, and extracurricular activities that highlight communication skills, such as debate, media production, or literature-based initiatives. For families interested in specific academic pathways within the Dallas ISD system, the school serves as a key option for students seeking an education that balances traditional core subjects with a focus on human expression and effective communication.

For more information, contact OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES HUMANITIES/COMMUNICATIONS at (972) 925-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.