SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

www.dallasisd.org/healthmagnet

497 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The School of Health Professions, located in Dallas, Texas, is a specialized magnet high school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Designed for students with a keen interest in pursuing careers in medicine and healthcare, the school offers a rigorous academic environment that integrates a standard high school curriculum with specialized medical training. By focusing on STEM-based coursework and clinical preparation, the institution aims to produce graduates who are well-prepared for the demands of higher education in fields such as nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, and various medical technologies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for fostering a professional and disciplined environment that mirrors a real-world healthcare setting. Students often benefit from partnerships with local medical institutions, allowing them to gain practical insights, certifications, and hands-on experience before graduation. As a magnet school, it attracts motivated students from across the district, creating a community dedicated to excellence, service, and the advancement of public health.

497

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	401
Black	69
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
401 (80.7%)
Black
69 (13.9%)
White
14 (2.8%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
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)925-5930
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/healthmagnet
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 126

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	126
Grade 10	130
Grade 11	126
Grade 12	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	403	81.1%
Male	94	18.9%

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