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W W Samuell High School

Dallas ISD · Dallas County · 8928 PALISADE DR, Dallas, TX 75217

(972)892-5100

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2/10
#1101
Rank 1101 out of 1,276
English Language Arts1/10 · #1241 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1076 · 16th percentile
Science4/10 · #808 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

W W Samuell High School sits in the far east side of Dallas, a working-class neighborhood where families are deeply rooted in the community and schools serve as an important anchor. Science is a relative bright spot here, and families looking for extracurricular connection and school spirit in a tight-knit part of the city may find Samuell a comfortable fit. It's the kind of school where the surrounding neighborhood's character comes through in the building, and families who are invested in improving outcomes will want to stay closely engaged with teachers and counselors to make the most of what's available.

Student Demographics

1,286 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,099 (85%)
African American
154 (12%)
Other
33 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners923 (72%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,227 (95%)
Students with Disabilities205 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,876
Enrollment
125.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

73.1%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.

9
AP Courses
offered
16.9%
AP Participation
of students
317
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 Programs6/10 · #766 · 52nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found