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School for the Talented and Gifted

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 1201 E EIGHTH ST, Dallas, TX 75203

(972)925-5970

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10/10
#1
Rank 1 out of 1,276
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile
Science10/10 · #1 · 100th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, School for the Talented and Gifted has earned a reputation that speaks for itself — consistently ranking at the very top of Texas schools, with perfect scores across English, math, and science. It's a magnet school that draws academically driven students from across Dallas ISD, making it a strong fit for families who want a rigorous, college-prep environment where intellectual curiosity is genuinely the norm. Oak Cliff itself is one of Dallas's most culturally rich and rapidly evolving neighborhoods, offering a sense of community and character that feels a world away from the suburban school experience.

Student Demographics

283 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
148 (52%)
White
77 (27%)
Asian
30 (11%)
African American
15 (5%)
Other
13 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners43 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged130 (46%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

546
Enrollment
32.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

26
AP Courses
offered
93.8%
AP Participation
of students
501
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #76 · 95th percentile

231 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found