John Foster Dulles High School, more commonly known as Dulles High School, is a high school in Sugar Land, Texas. It was the first site purchase and new build, in the 1950s, of the newly formed Fort Bend Independent School District, which held its first graduation in 1960.
Serving 2,165 students in grades 9-12, Dulles High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Dulles High School serves the northwest part of Sugar Land, TX, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone edge being around 2 miles and the furthest edge located up to 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dulles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dulles High School's student population of 2,165 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Dulles High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dulles High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2247 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
39%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Big Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dulles High School's ranking?
Dulles High School is ranked #2247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dulles High School often compared to?
Dulles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clements High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dulles High School?
The graduation rate of Dulles High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Dulles High School?
2,165 students attend Dulles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dulles High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dulles High School?
Dulles High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dulles High School offer ?
Dulles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dulles High School part of?
Dulles High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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