Dawson High School

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Dawson High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
199 N School Ave,  Dawson, TX
4.1
5.0
265 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Bray
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
22
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
101:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
56.1%
Hispanic
32.1%
Black
6.5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 45 Students
University of Texas - Austin 38 Students
Navarro College 34 Students
Tarleton State University 33 Students
Texas State University 32 Students
Baylor University 29 Students
Texas Tech University 25 Students
University of Houston 23 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 22 Students
Houston Christian University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 17 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Biology 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 23 Reviews
5.0 Alum
8/20/2020
I really love it at Dawson, the teachers and staff were all so sweet and willing to help no matter what the problem was, whether it was school related or not.
4.0 Niche User
7/4/2018
Nice environment and students. The class room size was average. Very good soccer, basketball, football teams. However, we don't have a football field so have to use Pearland High Schools.
3.0 Niche User
3/29/2015
The extracurricular opportunities at this school is great.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
4/6/2009

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Dawson High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 located at 199 N School Ave in Dawson, TX. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Dawson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dawson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Dawson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson High School.

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