HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY

HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 421 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY 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.

Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is a specialized magnet school located in Dallas, Texas, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Dallas Independent School District, the academy is designed for high-achieving students who are interested in exploring various professional fields early in their academic journey. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective courses focused on career pathways, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and insight into potential future professions while still in middle school.

The academy is widely recognized for its mission to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in its students. Beyond the classroom, Longfellow offers a supportive environment that prepares pupils for the competitive landscape of high school magnet programs and beyond. By integrating project-based learning and career-oriented curriculum, the school aims to help students identify their strengths and interests, providing a strong foundation for their long-term educational and professional goals.

For more information, contact HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY at (972) 749-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5314 BOAZ ST
DALLAS, TX 75209-4202
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HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 421 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
421
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 421 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.9%
Black or African American
7.8%
White
7.6%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.