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North Dallas High School

Public | 9-12 | 1309 students

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3 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 5, 2013

Hay oportunidades en esta escuela como tutoria gratis y el s bado. La directora es muy bueno y los maestros tambien.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2013

The principal and teachers and staff are awesome. They all help my child be successful and they are very caring people.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 31, 2011

This is my first year at North Dallas High School and my first year being a student of DISD. North Dallas is very unqualified. The teachers and administrators are HORRIBLE! I am a student and I don't think I would not recommend ND to anyone I know. This school has lack of skills the students can choose when they want to come to school, the teachers and principals have no control over the student body. The school was rated by the State Of Texas the lowest of the low. ACADEMICALLY UNNACEPTABLE! This school has one of the HIGHEST dropout rates. I am withdrawing from ND and if your reading this please don't enroll you children into this school. You will get wrongfully accused of skipping class you will have to go to court pay fines.. for nothing. this faculty is highly disrespectful. ND WORST SCHOOL IN DALLAS
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 9, 2010

This was my daughter first and last time atteding North Dallas High School. She was wrongfully accused of skipping class as well as cheating in a class. I don't even think the school has central air and central heat. As of currently, this school has been deemed academically unacceptable and students are being given the option of transfering to an academically acceptable campus for next school year. DISD has me so angry, I am looking at moving to another city just so my daughter can get the education she rightfully deserves.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2007

I enjoy Going to ND I have transfer to many schools and I think that ND was the best so far not just because is in a Hispanic community but the teachers really do care even if some students don't the teachers tried there best to teach the students :) Ima very happy to have spend time in a school that takes care of me even if they do say its low performing but is a great school for people who want to learn
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2007

I am a graduated student from North Dallas High School.I must say that the time spent studying at North Dallas High where the greatest years of my life, teachers are perfectly trained to do their jobs and they do everything possible in their hands to make sure that their students will graduate satisfactory.
—Submitted by damarys silva, a student


Posted October 23, 2006

North Dallas has come a long way. Things have been rocky as they would be for urban schools with transient populations. However, NDHS has been able to sustain millions of dollars in scholarships, a Millenium Gates scholarship receipient, increasing AP scores and a dedicated and diverse population. Only students serious about their education and needing extra help should attend NDHS. The teachers WILL help!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 12, 2006

I think that North Dallas is the best School ever.Because they don't care what color you are they only teach not like others teacher in other school.
—Submitted by Esmeralda Galindez, a student


Posted December 30, 2005

I think that the teacher and faculty takes minor incidents and turns them into a big deal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2005

Up to now Ido not think this school is worth my child going to, this school just took out the Folkloriko class, which was part of the hispanic heritage. Also this school has been low performance for a while now, and doesnt stand a chance this year.
—Submitted by maria espino, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

394 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

384 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
42%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

365 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students59%
Female59%
Male60%
Black or African American40%
Asian80%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education20%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented86%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Black or African American63%
Asian90%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education15%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black or African American79%
Asian79%
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education19%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)61%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented97%

Math

All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
Black or African American48%
Asian62%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education13%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented92%

Science

All Students63%
Female58%
Male67%
Black or African American57%
Asian62%
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education13%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Black or African American79%
Asian91%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education32%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female89%
Male82%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education29%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female92%
Male83%
Black or African American74%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education44%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education39%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education72%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 77% 48%
Black 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 32%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 12%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 14%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3120 N Haskell Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (972) 925-1500

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