Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Justin F Kimball 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Justin F Kimball High School's student population of 1,315 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Justin F Kimball 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 Justin F Kimball High School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7077 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Justin F Kimball High School's ranking?
Justin F Kimball High School is ranked #7077 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Justin F Kimball High School?
The graduation rate of Justin F Kimball High School is 73%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Justin F Kimball High School?
1,315 students attend Justin F Kimball High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Justin F Kimball High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Justin F Kimball High School?
Justin F Kimball High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Justin F Kimball High School offer ?
Justin F Kimball High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Justin F Kimball High School part of?
Justin F Kimball High School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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