Serving 745 students in grades 9-12, Dallas Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dallas SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dallas school district, covering approximately 48.1 square miles in Dallas, PA. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dallas Sr. High School's student population of 745 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dallas Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallas Sr. High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dallas Sr. High School's ranking?
Dallas Sr. High School is ranked #1140 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dallas Sr. High School often compared to?
Dallas Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake-lehman Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallas Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dallas Sr. High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Dallas Sr. High School?
745 students attend Dallas Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dallas Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dallas Sr. High School?
Dallas Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallas Sr. High School offer ?
Dallas Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dallas Sr. High School part of?
Dallas Sr. High School is part of Dallas School District.
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