W T WHITE H S

www.dallasisd.org/wtwhite

2,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

W.T. White High School, located in the North Dallas area, is a prominent secondary school within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

As part of the DISD, W.T. White emphasizes college and career readiness, often utilizing various district-wide initiatives to support student achievement. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and maintains a focus on student growth through both rigorous coursework and social-emotional development. For those seeking more specific information regarding programs, athletics, or school events, the official district website provides updated resources and contact details for the school administration.

2,204

Total Students

138.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W T WHITE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	1,831
Black	227
Asian	22
Two or More	19
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,831 (83.1%)
Black
227 (10.3%)
White
84 (3.8%)
Asian
22 (1.0%)
Two or More
19 (0.9%)
American Indian
19 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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)502-6200
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/wtwhite
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	138.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,921
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 9 674

Grade 10 575

Grade 11 492

Grade 12 463