HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/longfellow

430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	332
Black	30
Asian	9
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
332 (77.2 %)
White
53 (12.3 %)
Black
30 (7.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-5400
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/longfellow
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 133

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 135