Lake Dallas High School is a public high school located in the city of Corinth, Texas. It is classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Lake Dallas Independent School District located in central Denton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,283 students in grades 9-12, Lake Dallas 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Dallas High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lake Dallas school district, covering approximately 17.3 square miles in Lake Dallas, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Dallas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Dallas High School's student population of 1,283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
Small School Atmosphere, Big School Opportunities
School Rankings
Lake Dallas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Dallas High School is 0.66, 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
#5372 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
≥99%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
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, Black, Green, Grey, Grey/Black
School Mascot
Falcons/lady Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Dallas High School's ranking?
Lake Dallas High School is ranked #5372 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Dallas High School often compared to?
Lake Dallas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Dallas High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Dallas High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Lake Dallas High School?
1,283 students attend Lake Dallas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lake Dallas High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Dallas High School?
Lake Dallas High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Dallas High School offer ?
Lake Dallas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Dallas High School part of?
Lake Dallas High School is part of Lake Dallas Independent School District.
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