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W H Adamson High School

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 309 E NINTH ST, Dallas, TX 75203

(972)749-1400

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5/10
#726
Rank 726 out of 1,276
English Language Arts5/10 · #795 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #633 · 51st percentile
Science5/10 · #742 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Adamson High School sits in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, a culturally rich area with deep roots and a strong sense of community identity. The school holds its own in math relative to its peers, and families who are drawn to Oak Cliff's vibrant mix of local restaurants, murals, and tight-knit neighborhoods will find a school that reflects that same community spirit. It's a solid option for families invested in the area who want to stay local and be part of a school with real neighborhood ties.

Student Demographics

933 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
908 (97%)
African American
14 (2%)
Other
11 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners629 (67%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged919 (98%)
Students with Disabilities118 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,398
Enrollment
98.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.2
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

90.3%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.

14
AP Courses
offered
27.3%
AP Participation
of students
405
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 · #108 · 93rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found