HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY

www.dallasisd.org/longfellow

449 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is a specialized magnet school located in Dallas, Texas, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Dallas Independent School District, the academy is designed for high-achieving students who are interested in exploring various professional fields early in their academic journey. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective courses focused on career pathways, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and insight into potential future professions while still in middle school.

The academy is widely recognized for its mission to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in its students. Beyond the classroom, Longfellow offers a supportive environment that prepares pupils for the competitive landscape of high school magnet programs and beyond. By integrating project-based learning and career-oriented curriculum, the school aims to help students identify their strengths and interests, providing a strong foundation for their long-term educational and professional goals.

449

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	343
Black	35
Asian	15
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
343 (76.4%)
White
46 (10.2%)
Black
35 (7.8%)
Asian
15 (3.3%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-5400
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/longfellow
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	166
Grade 7	151
Grade 8	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	44.8%
Male	248	55.2%

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