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Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

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Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy ranks 1492 nd of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1492^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 26% of Texas high schools

Summary

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is a large comprehensive high school in Dallas, TX, serving 2,208 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd), where over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, it has a strong track record of keeping students in school, with a graduation rate (86.8%) that beats the district average and a dropout rate (2.1%) that is significantly lower. It also excels with English Language Learners, who perform in the top tier statewide. However, the school is in a sharp decline, dropping from a 3-star rating just a few years ago to a 1-star rating now. This is especially concerning in core subjects like Algebra I, where only 22% of students are proficient—far below the state average of 54%. Nearby schools like Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite (77th percentile) and Uplift Luna Prep High School (55th percentile) are improving, making Bryan Adams one of the lower-performing options in the area.

There is a notable disconnect between the school’s "Leadership Academy" name and its performance for Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the bottom 6th percentile statewide. While the school does well with its most vulnerable students, it struggles to lift achievement for the general student body. Compared to Woodrow Wilson High School, another large Dallas ISD school, Bryan Adams has a higher graduation rate but much lower test scores, highlighting a focus on retention over academic rigor. For parents, the key takeaway is that Bryan Adams is a school with strong support systems for specific groups but is currently facing significant academic challenges that need urgent attention.

2,208

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,423

Per pupil spending ?

92.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2101 Millmar Dr
Dallas, TX 75228-3399

(972) 502-4900

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy:

Elementary:	Alex Sanger Preparatory School
	Bayles Elementary
	Casa View Elementary
	Charles A Gill Elementary
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	Edwin J Kiest Elementary
	Larry G Smith Elementary
	Martha Turner Reilly Elementary
	Reinhardt Elementary
	Victor H Hexter Elementary
Middle:	Robert T Hill Middle
	W H Gaston Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.8%

African American:

9.9%

White:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 26th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (47% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg60%

Texas avg62%

1,492^nd of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to bottom 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 38High Schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

441^st of 951Dallas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.3	1492 of 2009	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.3	1318 of 1974	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	1151 of 1990	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.0	1216 of 1961	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	1192 of 1876	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	1082 of 1861	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.7	845 of 1857	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.9	917 of 1797	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.2	1054 of 1777	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.4	1000 of 1762	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.0	1150 of 1743	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.6	1258 of 1734	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.0	1247 of 1652	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.7	1395 of 1603	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.3	1285 of 1672	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.8	1083 of 1568	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.5	947 of 1539	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.4	1139 of 1510	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	28.9	1238 of 1497	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.0	1230 of 1430	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	29.7	1171 of 1429	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	38.4	1095 of 1427	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.1	817 of 1086	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.3	560 of 834	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.8	630 of 1065	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	531 of 1069	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.0	556 of 1031	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.3	481 of 1020	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.7	402 of 1024	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.0	483 of 1013	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.2	498 of 556	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	3.4	407 of 428	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.5	479 of 530	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	39.1	378 of 525	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.3	427 of 507	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.1	401 of 488	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.7	437 of 487	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.4	449 of 486	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	53.3	594 of 1837	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	596 of 1829	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.9	416 of 1810	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	53.5	578 of 1784	67.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.2	494 of 1195	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.4	489 of 1153	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	420 of 1437	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	303 of 1371	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	215 of 1278	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.4	113 of 1195	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	148 of 1136	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	157 of 1113	85.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.1	1430 of 1936	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.7	1102 of 1504	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.5	1161 of 1880	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.8	1232 of 1891	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	1240 of 1841	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.2	1101 of 1815	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.0	976 of 1798	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.1	977 of 1781	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	15.4	1133 of 1206	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	19.9	858 of 964	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.1	978 of 1182	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.7	1003 of 1172	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.0	1081 of 1177	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	40.9	888 of 1145	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.5	820 of 1137	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	1287 of 1860	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.2	900 of 1453	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	866 of 1805	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.5	995 of 1820	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	954 of 1762	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.1	852 of 1743	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.3	621 of 1714	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.2	679 of 1691	59.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.8	1326 of 1937	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	931 of 1513	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.6	908 of 1884	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.5	1024 of 1897	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	977 of 1847	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	873 of 1848	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.0	535 of 1818	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	56.4	585 of 1794	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	25.5	1509 of 1954	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.9	1041 of 1515	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.8	1135 of 1891	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.4	1175 of 1913	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.3	1124 of 1853	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.2	1036 of 1840	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.8	826 of 1824	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.3	988 of 1803	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	7.0	679 of 713	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	18.8	512 of 598	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.0	544 of 731	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	521 of 677	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.2	460 of 664	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.3	396 of 588	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.8	360 of 604	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.1	395 of 582	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	11.9	100 of 103	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	853 of 1581	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.5	506 of 1299	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	359 of 1548	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	41.2	779 of 1478	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	552 of 1418	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.2	690 of 1382	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	438 of 1357	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	309 of 1347	77.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	921 of 1584	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.7	682 of 1294	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	934 of 1556	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	622 of 1576	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.4	922 of 1525	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.7	345 of 1510	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	46.4	828 of 1526	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.2	1138 of 1539	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)68th percentile+31 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)59th percentile+33 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile+20 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)31st percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)26th percentile~ school

African American (2026)25th percentile~ school

Male (2026)23rd percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2026)10th percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)6th percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)5th percentile-21 vs school

Native American (2026)3rd percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History62%-8 vs state

Biology54%-16 vs state

English II Reading47%-13 vs state

English I Reading41%-14 vs state

Algebra I22%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy	Public	9-12	2101 Millmar Dr	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-4900	2,208	149	14.7	92.6%	109 (4.9%)	218 (9.9%)	1,828 (82.8%)	21 (1.0%)	12 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (0.9%)	29.3	1492^nd of 2009 public high schools	25.7%		33.3	1318^th of 1974 public high schools	33.2%	174	22.1	54.2	40.9	46.5	61.7										$9,423
Uplift Luna Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 445-3300	472	33	14.2	82.4%	6 (1.3%)	67 (14.2%)	389 (82.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	52.1	899^th of 2009 public high schools	55.3%		35.4	1264^th of 1974 public high schools	36.0%	365	22.0	71.5	55.4	56.4	74.6										$11,958
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite	Public, Charter	5-12	3200 Oates Dr	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 375-9672	484	34	14.2	53.1%	39 (8.1%)	56 (11.6%)	380 (78.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	68.2	472^nd of 2009 public high schools	76.5%		73.7	331^st of 1974 public high schools	83.2%	141	47.1	79.6	69.6	83.6	82.6	52.0	47.8	43.6	65.4	52.0	42.7	15.8	9.5	8.6	$6,826
North Mesquite High School	Public	9-12	18201 Lbj Fwy	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-7900	2,099	151	13.8	81.8%	139 (6.6%)	301 (14.3%)	1,603 (76.4%)	15 (0.7%)	16 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	22 (1.0%)	31.5	1447^th of 2009 public high schools	28.0%		29.4	1410^th of 1974 public high schools	28.6%	37	33.3	60.9	38.6	46.1	60.5										$10,105
Texasworks - Mesquite	Public, Charter	10-12	3733 Emporium Cr No 200	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	9	2	5.3		0 (0.0%)	4 (44.4%)	5 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			20.0	14.3
Premier H S Mesquite	Public, Charter	9-12	3733 W Emporium Cir	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Premier High Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	103	4	24.4	89.3%	17 (16.5%)	29 (28.2%)	52 (50.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	9.1	1810^th of 2009 public high schools	9.9%		24.4	1532^nd of 1974 public high schools	22.4%	278	5.3	20.0	6.7	20.5	53.1										$30,094
Skyline High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7777 Forney Rd	Dallas	75227	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-3400	3,837	228	16.8	92.2%	70 (1.8%)	775 (20.2%)	2,935 (76.5%)	11 (0.3%)	17 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	27 (0.7%)	54.2	838^th of 2009 public high schools	58.3%		37.3	1228^th of 1974 public high schools	37.8%	390	43.0	69.8	47.5	62.9	84.5										$10,150
Poteet High School	Public	9-12	3300 Poteet Dr	Mesquite	75150	Dallas County	Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 882-5300	1,523	111	13.7	64.3%	198 (13.0%)	412 (27.1%)	820 (53.8%)	41 (2.7%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	43 (2.8%)	43.2	1146^th of 2009 public high schools	43.0%		40.9	1138^th of 1974 public high schools	42.4%	8	26.4	65.8	51.8	51.9	72.6										$10,675
Woodrow Wilson High School	Public	9-12	100 S Glasgow Dr	Dallas	75214	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 502-4400	1,832	115	15.9	61.1%	507 (27.7%)	133 (7.3%)	1,136 (62.0%)	22 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.5%)	49.7	952^nd of 2009 public high schools	52.6%		50.3	902^nd of 1974 public high schools	54.3%	50	20.5	64.7	59.7	60.5	71.3										$9,874
S Garland High School	Public	9-12	600 Colonel Dr	Garland	75043	Dallas County	Garland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 926-2700	2,001	132	15.1	90.1%	121 (6.0%)	191 (9.5%)	1,522 (76.1%)	28 (1.4%)	111 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (1.4%)	12.2	1762^nd of 2009 public high schools	12.3%		11	1764^th of 1974 public high schools	10.6%	2	18.7	44.5	24.9	30.7	44.6										$10,637

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

What schools feed into Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alex Sanger Preparatory School
Elementary : Bayles Elementary
Elementary : Casa View Elementary
Elementary : Charles A Gill Elementary
Elementary : Edwin J Kiest Elementary
Elementary : Larry G Smith Elementary
Elementary : Martha Turner Reilly Elementary
Elementary : Reinhardt Elementary
Elementary : Victor H Hexter Elementary
Middle : Robert T Hill Middle
Middle : W H Gaston Middle

How many students attend Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,208 students attended Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy.

What district is Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy?

Students at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy are 83% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% White.

Is Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy a good school?

Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy ranks 1492^nd of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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