W T White High School

I am sorry your time at W.T. White was not a good experience. To have three children graduate means something was done right. As a comprehensive urban high school we have urban concerns. Gangs are an unfortunate part of the reality, but they do not rule the school. Your perception is skeweed, because if gangs did rule the school I am sure you would have exercised the option to transfer your daughter to one of 22 other schools in the district. Our ratings exemplify the efforts of 220 staff and teachers who excel daily with an academic focus. The comment of most would mean a majority of more than 51% and to me 80% would be a fair assessment, but once again this is based on perception. You are welcome to come by my office and speak to me in regards to you and your daughter's concerns, Mr. Riddick

I am amazed at the high ratings this school receives. i am finally graduating my third and last child from this school. The principals are extremely unfair and misguided. They have their favorite students, who they coddle. They allow gang members to rule and run the school. A hall monitor constantly hit on one of my daughter daily. She told one of the principals, and she said 'he was only joking' and then ignored her. i will say most of the teacher's are really great, but that only includes 51% of the teacher's are adequate. i rate the school a 1 and a half stars.
--Submitted by a parent

the student there are amazing as well as the teachers. my fav is mr. durr he should be a congressman thats how nice he is.
--Submitted by a student

WT White High School has great teachers which have so much patience with the students, and they have such great discipline also.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my second child to attend W T White and over all I can say this is a wonderful school. We have experienced 2 principals and both are good. The current principal has an open door policy and is always there to listen to students and parents concerns. As with every school there are a few teachers that in my opinion should not be teaching per their attitudes and the way they treat the students but over all the quality of the teachers and staff is above what I experienced 30 yrs ago in my high school. W T White is I school I would recommend to anyone and everyone. If you had to move for your child to attend White I would say MOVE. We did and are very happy we made W T White out choice for our children's education. Marty R
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a junior attending W.T. White High School and have had a very interesting 4 years so far. I am taking all advanced classes and am extremely challenged in most academic aspects. I am involved with theatre, key club, golf, french club, and I am also currently on the debate team which has a fanominal coach, and dedicated students. However I think that there needs to be more diversity within the school. I also believe that there is parent involvement but just not quite enough. However everyone is really nice and accepting of everyone. It is a pretty good school overall.
--Submitted by Hannah, a student

I have hosted 4 foreign exchange students who have attended White. All have had a good experience. THey have made friends of all races from all countries. They have uniformly commented on the caring teachers and good learning environment. One girl went to a very prestigious private school in Tokyo and thought that academically White was well ahead of her school, especially in the sciences and requiring critical thinking skills. I can't wait til my younger kids can go there!
--Submitted by a parent

Great Great School to send your kids to. We love the level of attention our kids get
--Submitted by a parent

WT White is the best education bargain in Dallas. As a public school, it offers as many or more AP courses as the private and magnet schools in the area. It was rated a top 100 school by Newsweek for 2005. It has a diverse student population and offers a full slate of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities. This combination of excellent academic programs and the full high school experience drew us away from a magnet school and is a wonderful alternative to expensive private schools. For more information about the school, visit the PTSA website at http://www.wtwhitehs.org.
--Submitted by a parent

W.T.White High School is a very...under hyped school. The staff is really nice and go out of their way to help students who need help. I love this school.
--Submitted by a student