W H Adamson High School

Public 9-12

 309 E Ninth St
       Dallas, TX  75203-2298


(972) 749-1400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1323rd of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,775 Help


Feeder schools for W H Adamson High School:

Elementary:    Bishop Arts Steam Academy
    Felix G Botello Personalized Learning Elementary
    Hogg New Technical Center
    James Bowie Elementary
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Middle:    Hector P Garcia Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.8%
African American:
2.8%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details W H Adamson High School ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of W H Adamson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.8%), African American (2.8%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W H Adamson High School is 16.9. 29 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W H Adamson High School is $10,775, which is the 16th highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

W H Adamson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks W H Adamson High School 1323rd of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See W H Adamson High School in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W H Adamson High School

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Rank History for all students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.59 1221st 1427 14.4%
2005 28.30 1188th 1429 16.9%
2006 34.57 1098th 1430 23.2%
2007 30.83 1213th 1497 19.0%
2008 45.76 1023rd 1510 32.3%
2009 43.34 1121st 1539 27.2%
2010 45.46 1134th 1568 27.7%
2011 43.69 1237th 1672 26.0%
2012 40.06 1097th 1603 31.6%
2013 38.33 1140th 1652 31.0%
2014 42.82 1118th 1734 35.5%
2015 44.15 1102nd 1743 36.8%
2016 43.28 1121st 1762 36.4%
2017 29.73 1257th 1777 29.3%
2018 40.25 1042nd 1797 42.0%
2019 35.44 1236th 1857 33.4%
2021 24.40 1440th 1861 22.6%
2022 30.66 1323rd 1876 29.5%
2023 33.13 1323rd 1961 32.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.32 307th 588 47.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.45 196th 1113 82.4%
2019 67.65 197th 1136 82.7%
2021 66.10 221st 1195 81.5%
2022 62.49 265th 1278 79.3%
2023 60.67 321st 1371 76.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 513th 1347 61.9%
2019 40.14 755th 1357 44.4%
2021 42.25 711th 1382 48.6%
2022 34.93 921st 1418 35.0%
2023 32.43 1012th 1478 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.19 757th 1794 57.8%
2019 43.57 993rd 1818 45.4%
2021 31.93 1301st 1848 29.6%
2022 37.01 1160th 1847 37.2%
2023 40.23 1088th 1897 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.07 1212th 1781 31.9%
2019 31.68 1319th 1798 26.6%
2021 18.54 1513th 1815 16.6%
2022 24.42 1441st 1841 21.7%
2023 27.49 1383rd 1891 26.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.87 1028th 1137 9.6%
2019 8.41 1107th 1145 3.3%
2021 6.18 1131st 1177 3.9%
2022 16.21 1062nd 1172 9.4%
2023 7.90 1114th 1182 5.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 680th 1784 61.9%
2019 43.30 939th 1810 48.1%
2021 41.93 949th 1829 48.1%
2022 47.09 764th 1837 58.4%
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Rank History for Male students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 1006th 1803 44.2%
2019 36.11 1176th 1824 35.5%
2021 28.12 1340th 1840 27.2%
2022 33.56 1217th 1853 34.3%
2023 35.82 1215th 1913 36.5%
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Rank History for African American students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 486th 1013 52.0%
2019 36.89 602nd 1024 41.2%
2021 30.34 689th 1020 32.5%
2022 38.41 567th 1031 45.0%
2023 31.05 710th 1069 33.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 847th 1691 49.9%
2019 40.17 1031st 1714 39.8%
2021 28.84 1275th 1743 26.9%
2022 34.73 1135th 1762 35.6%
2023 38.51 1104th 1820 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at W H Adamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.13 1388th 1510 8.1%
2022 29.23 1152nd 1525 24.5%
2023 16.03 1365th 1576 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for W H Adamson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 75 285 10 918 12 n/a n/a 0 1300
1989 63 283 8 1026 11 n/a n/a 0 1391
1990 64 216 7 1065 9 n/a n/a 0 1361
1991 60 180 8 1100 8 n/a n/a 0 1356
1992 56 165 7 1143 8 n/a n/a 0 1379
1993 57 182 8 1206 7 n/a n/a 0 1460
1994 56 161 3 1231 8 n/a n/a 0 1459
1995 48 132 8 1294 16 n/a n/a 0 1498
1996 48 132 8 1294 16 n/a n/a 0 1498
1997 38 131 11 1377 10 n/a n/a 0 1567
1998 35 87 9 1285 8 n/a n/a 0 1424
1999 24 70 7 1188 9 n/a n/a 0 1298
2000 25 66 6 1166 6 n/a n/a 0 1269
2001 25 49 8 1159 13 n/a n/a 0 1254
2002 18 63 7 1203 8 n/a n/a 0 1299
2003 18 63 7 1203 8 n/a n/a 0 1299
2004 18 48 9 1225 6 n/a n/a 0 1306
2005 20 47 3 1204 4 n/a n/a 0 1278
2006 18 42 2 1168 3 n/a n/a 0 1233
2007 8 56 2 1178 4 n/a n/a 0 1248
2008 12 59 2 1196 3 n/a n/a 0 1272
2009 8 67 2 1236 3 n/a n/a 0 1316
2010 7 61 2 1277 4 n/a n/a 0 1351
2011 12 50 1 1263 8 0 2 0 1336
2012 13 52 1 1302 7 0 5 0 1380
2013 21 61 0 1384 7 0 6 0 1479
2014 10 50 2 1372 9 0 6 0 1449
2015 9 40 2 1377 8 0 5 0 1441
2016 12 46 2 1445 5 0 5 0 1515
2017 6 40 3 1428 3 0 0 0 1480
2018 9 53 1 1412 3 0 2 0 1480
2019 14 55 1 1546 2 0 2 0 1620
2020 19 61 4 1528 4 0 3 0 1619
2021 15 54 4 1477 4 0 4 0 1558
2022 20 39 4 1421 8 0 5 0 1497
2023 17 41 4 1405 9 1 5 0 1482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W H Adamson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1300 65.0 20.0 n/a
1989 1391 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1361 78.0 17.4 n/a
1991 1356 77.8 17.4 n/a
1992 1379 75.5 18.2 46.4
1993 1460 78.0 18.7 64.9
1994 1459 79.0 18.5 55.5
1995 1498 85.6 17.5 60.8
1996 1498 85.6 17.5 60.8
1997 1567 84.0 18.7 55.8
1998 1424 81.3 17.5 59.2
1999 1298 75.6 17.2 59.9
2000 1269 79.0 16.1 60
2001 1254 78.6 16.0 54.5
2002 1299 84.7 15.3 70.9
2003 1299 84.7 15.3 70.9
2004 1306 73.6 17.7 72.5
2005 1278 74.2 17.2 78.6
2006 1233 76.5 16.1 79.9
2007 1248 72.5 17.2 81.2
2008 1272 78.1 16.3 77.8
2009 1316 90.8 14.5 81.1
2010 1351 86.7 15.5 81.5
2011 1336 86.5 15.4 81.3
2012 1380 77.7 17.7 80.6
2013 1479 80.2 18.4 90.8
2014 1449 82.5 17.5 86.8
2015 1441 89.0 16.1 86.5
2016 1515 84.0 18.0 92.6
2017 1480 89.7 16.4 92.8
2018 1480 90.0 16.4 92.2
2019 1620 94.4 17.1 93.6
2020 1619 100.3 16.1 95.5
2021 1558 99.9 15.5 96.9
2022 1497 100.6 14.8 96.2
2023 1482 87.4 16.9 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W H Adamson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1300 65.0 20.0 n/a
1989 1391 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1361 78.0 17.4 n/a
1991 1356 77.8 17.4 n/a
1992 1379 75.5 18.2 46.4
1993 1460 78.0 18.7 64.9
1994 1459 79.0 18.5 55.5
1995 1498 85.6 17.5 60.8
1996 1498 85.6 17.5 60.8
1997 1567 84.0 18.7 55.8
1998 1424 81.3 17.5 59.2
1999 1298 75.6 17.2 59.9
2000 1269 79.0 16.1 60
2001 1254 78.6 16.0 54.5
2002 1299 84.7 15.3 70.9
2003 1299 84.7 15.3 70.9
2004 1306 73.6 17.7 72.5
2005 1278 74.2 17.2 78.6
2006 1233 76.5 16.1 79.9
2007 1248 72.5 17.2 81.2
2008 1272 78.1 16.3 77.8
2009 1316 90.8 14.5 81.1
2010 1351 86.7 15.5 81.5
2011 1336 86.5 15.4 81.3
2012 1380 77.7 17.7 80.6
2013 1479 80.2 18.4 90.8
2014 1449 82.5 17.5 86.8
2015 1441 89.0 16.1 86.5
2016 1515 84.0 18.0 92.6
2017 1480 89.7 16.4 92.8
2018 1480 90.0 16.4 92.2
2019 1620 94.4 17.1 93.6
2020 1619 100.3 16.1 95.5
2021 1558 99.9 15.5 96.9
2022 1497 100.6 14.8 96.2
2023 1482 87.4 16.9 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W H Adamson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,222 (14.2%) $7,403 (85.8%) $8,625
2020 $1,906 (18.6%) $8,368 (81.4%) $10,274
2021 $3,329 (30.9%) $7,446 (69.1%) $10,775

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W H Adamson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1236th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1323rd of 1961 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (W H Adamson High School)5831
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (W H Adamson High School)4643
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (W H Adamson High School)3542
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (W H Adamson High School)3650
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (W H Adamson High School)7164
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16201482
 8.5%
African American5541
 25.5%
American Indian29
 350%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic15461405
 9.1%
Pacific Islander01
White1417
 21.4%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%95.7%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,482 students attended W H Adamson High School.

W H Adamson High School ranks 1323rd of 1961 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at W H Adamson High School are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White.


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