MAYA ANGELOU H S

DALLAS ISD
3313 S BECKLEY AVE
DALLAS, TX 75204
9 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Maya Angelou High School, located on Rusk Avenue in Dallas, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Dallas Independent School District. Named in honor of the renowned poet and civil rights activist, the school is designed to provide a supportive and focused educational environment for students who may require an alternative setting to succeed. The institution places a strong emphasis on meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, aiming to foster personal growth while ensuring students remain on track toward graduation and future career or college readiness.

As part of the Dallas ISD, the school leverages district resources to offer a structured curriculum that balances core academic requirements with initiatives aimed at student retention and success. By providing a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, Maya Angelou High School seeks to empower students to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and develop the skills necessary for long-term achievement. The school serves as a vital resource within the community, dedicated to upholding the values of its namesake by encouraging excellence, resilience, and intellectual curiosity among its learners.
9
Total Students
2.5
Full-Time Teachers
3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    5 (55.6%)
  • Black
    3 (33.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (11.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DALLAS ISD
Phone: (972)925-2200
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/domain/641
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 7 1
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio