Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School's student population of 213 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is 0.36, 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
#742 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
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 Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School's ranking?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is ranked #742 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
The graduation rate of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
213 students attend Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School offer ?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School part of?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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