DUNCANVILLE H S

4,399 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Duncanville High School, located at 900 W. Camp Wisdom Road in Duncanville, Texas, is the flagship secondary institution of the Duncanville Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities through local colleges, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Duncanville High School is widely recognized for its high-achieving extracurricular programs, particularly its storied athletics department and award-winning fine arts programs. The school is a prominent fixture in Texas competitive sports, frequently contending for state championships, and it maintains a strong sense of community spirit under its "Panther" identity. As a central hub for the Duncanville community, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering student leadership, academic excellence, and civic pride.

4,399

Total Students

242.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNCANVILLE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	2,406
Black	1,786
Asian	40
Two or More	66
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
2,406 (54.7%)
Black
1,786 (40.6%)
White
86 (2.0%)
Two or More
66 (1.5%)
Asian
40 (0.9%)
American Indian
12 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-3700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	242.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,676
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	406

* 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 1,129

Grade 10 1,176

Grade 11 1,021

Grade 12 1,073