NORTH DALLAS H S

www.dallasisd.org/northdallas

1,300 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Dallas High School, located on North Haskell Avenue in Dallas, Texas, is a historic institution within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Established in 1922, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the city that is still operating in its original district. The school is well-known for its stunning Collegiate Gothic architecture and its deep-rooted traditions, serving a diverse student body and acting as a cornerstone for the surrounding Uptown and Old East Dallas neighborhoods.

Academically and athletically, North Dallas High School offers a wide range of programs designed to prepare students for college and career success, including various extracurricular activities, competitive sports teams, and specialized academic pathways. The school recently underwent significant renovations and expansions to modernize its facilities while preserving its historical character. As a vital part of the community, the school remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student growth, community engagement, and school pride.

1,300

Total Students

81.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH DALLAS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	865
Black	358
Asian	20
Two or More	18
American Indian	5

Hispanic
865 (66.5%)
Black
358 (27.5%)
White
34 (2.6%)
Asian
20 (1.5%)
Two or More
18 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

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)925-1500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/northdallas
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 9 373

Grade 10 338

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 275

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH DALLAS H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	373
Grade 10	338
Grade 11	314
Grade 12	275

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH DALLAS H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	616	47.4%
Male	684	52.6%

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