DAWSON PK-12

DAWSON ISD
199 N SCHOOL AVE
DAWSON, TX 76639
628 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dawson High School, located at 199 N School Ave in Dawson, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Dawson Independent School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, acting as a focal point for extracurricular activities, local pride, and regional events.

Academically and athletically, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience, typically offering a standard high school curriculum alongside various UIL (University Interscholastic League) extracurricular programs. Being part of a smaller district, the school focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success—whether that involves transitioning to college, trade schools, or the workforce—while maintaining the traditions and values characteristic of a close-knit Texas rural community.
628
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    352 (56.1%)
  • Hispanic
    202 (32.2%)
  • Black
    41 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DAWSON ISD
Phone: (254)578-1031
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 347
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio