Maya Angelou High School

Maya Angelou High School serves 11 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Maya Angelou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Maya Angelou High School's student population of 11 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
11 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Maya Angelou High School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Maya Angelou High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
36%
13%
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White
n/a
26%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Maya Angelou High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maya Angelou High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Maya Angelou High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
<50%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Maya Angelou High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maya Angelou High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Maya Angelou High School?
The graduation rate of Maya Angelou High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Maya Angelou High School?
11 students attend Maya Angelou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Maya Angelou High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maya Angelou High School?
Maya Angelou High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maya Angelou High School offer ?
Maya Angelou High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Maya Angelou High School part of?
Maya Angelou High School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Maya Angelou High School located?
Maya Angelou High School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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