Best High Schools in Zip Code 75228

This analysis examines two high schools in Dallas's 75228 zip code: Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy, a large traditional public school, and Uplift Luna Prep High School, a smaller charter school, both serving grades 9-12 in an area with significant economic challenges.

The most important story in this zip code is the starkly different performance trajectories of its two high schools. Uplift Luna Prep High School is a school on the rise, jumping from the 43rd to the 55th percentile in state rankings over two years and earning a 3-star rating. It outperforms Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy in four of five core subjects, including a standout 71.52% proficiency in Biology and a 74.56% proficiency in U.S. History—both above the state average. Uplift Luna Prep also boasts a higher graduation rate (92.0% vs. 86.8%). In contrast, Bryan Adams has declined from the 42nd to the 26th percentile, earning a 1-star rating, and struggles significantly in math with an Algebra I proficiency rate of just 22.11%.

A critical takeaway for parents is the shared challenge in mathematics. Both schools have Algebra I proficiency rates below 23%, which is less than half the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a systemic issue across the zip code. While Uplift Luna Prep spends more per student ($12,027 vs. $9,941) and achieves better overall results, both schools serve highly economically disadvantaged populations (over 82% free/reduced lunch). For families, Uplift Luna Prep appears to offer stronger academic growth and outcomes, while Bryan Adams provides a larger, more traditional high school experience but faces significant academic hurdles, particularly in foundational math skills.