MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT

www.dallasisd.org/businessmagnet

476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The School of Business and Management (SBM), located in the Dallas Independent School District, is a specialized magnet high school designed to prepare students for success in the global corporate environment. The curriculum focuses heavily on business principles, finance, entrepreneurship, and professional leadership. By integrating rigorous academic standards with real-world applications, the school aims to provide students with a competitive edge, whether they are pursuing higher education in business fields or entering the professional workforce directly after graduation.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, SBM emphasizes the importance of networking and practical experience through partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals. Students are encouraged to develop essential soft skills—such as communication, critical thinking, and financial literacy—within a structured, professional atmosphere. By fostering a culture of ambition and excellence, the school serves as a pathway for students to cultivate the expertise and confidence needed to become the next generation of business leaders and innovators.

476

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	386
Black	67
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
386 (81.1%)
Black
67 (14.1%)
White
16 (3.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-5920
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/businessmagnet
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 122

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	122
Grade 10	121
Grade 11	104
Grade 12	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARVIN E ROBINSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MGMT
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	45.2%
Male	261	54.8%

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