W T White High School

4505 Ridgeside Dr
Dallas, TX 75244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,089 students in grades 9-12, W T White High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

W T White High School's student population of 2,089 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,089 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
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School Rankings

W T White High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W T White High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6703 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
37%
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28%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
80%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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71%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W T White High School's ranking?
W T White High School is ranked #6703 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W T White High School often compared to?
W T White High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School, Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of W T White High School?
The graduation rate of W T White High School is 71%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend W T White High School?
2,089 students attend W T White High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of W T White High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W T White High School?
W T White High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W T White High School offer ?
W T White High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W T White High School part of?
W T White High School is part of Dallas ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,089 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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