The North Dallas High School, built in 1922, is one of the oldest standing high school buildings in Dallas. It is located just outside of downtown in the Oak Lawn area.
The public school serves grades ninth through 12th and is part of the Dallas Independent School District. Rusk and Spence Middle schools feed into North Dallas High School. Students receive a culturally rich education and are urged to explore and design solutions to real-world problems throughout their academics.
About 42% of the student body takes part in Advanced Placement coursework for accelerated learning opportunities. Students also have ample opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and competitive sporting teams. The school serves more than 1,100 students. A mural depicting a Looney Tunes character is featured in a hall of the main school building that honors one of the school’s famous alumni Tex Avery, class of 1927, who is credited for creating Daffy Duck and many elements of Bugs Bunny.
In 2010, the school held a competition inviting students to draw a Looney Tunes mural on the walls. The winner was selected to design the school’s new Bulldog mascot, what has become a mainstay image in representing the North Dallas High School.
North Dallas High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3120 N Haskell Ave,
Dallas, TX
Dallas Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Katherine A Eska
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
76%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
B
B
B-
B-
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
19%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
4%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
398:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
69.2%
Black
24.3%
White
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Texas
184 Students
Texas A&M University
177 Students
University of Texas - Austin
142 Students
Southern Methodist University
135 Students
Baylor University
122 Students
University of Texas - Arlington
120 Students
Texas Woman's University
120 Students
University of Dallas
115 Students
Dallas College - El Centro Campus
109 Students
Texas State University
88 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
74 Students
Business
69 Students
Psychology
36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
31 Students
Biology
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20 Students
Nursing Assistant
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/9/2024
Overall North Dallas High School is an average school from my perspective, I feel as if we do slightly above average academically. I just wish the school culture level was higher also wish it was a little more safer
9/25/2021
This school isn't perfect, and many students may misbehave, but there is genuine care from many of the teachers, staff, and administrators that work there. They want everyone to succeed and push students to be better each day.
11/19/2020
They are so kind and welcoming. Always willing to help and motivate their students. I never had a problem there. You can tell the staff loves their job, and I'm so glad to be a student there. But its the school lunch for me. I am sure they can do better lol, no judgement.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/11/2024
Students at this school tend to have a high number of absences and tardies. Many fights throughout the year. Students do not follow dress code despite the policy. Students roam around the park and shopping centers throughout the day. Administration has no control or authority. High teacher and princ...
5/11/2022
All school is the same because I know the thing about school they will make sure you pass the class and make sure you is safety at school that what they support to do make sure nobody get hurt because the parent want some answer about there kids
5/5/2019
11/10 to be perfectly honest, couldn’t ask for more
12/24/2014
I am currently a senior at North Dallas High school. I have been in this school since my freshman year and I love it there. The thing I love about this school is that the students don't have to worry about fitting in, because there are no specific "groups" of people, everyone gets along with each ot...
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Attendance Zone
About Uptown
List Price Range
$127K - $5.5M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$865,517
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Household Income
$134,462
% of College Grads
84.1%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
3,282 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
82.0%
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