Summary:
Zip code 75231 is home to a single high school, Emmett J Conrad High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Emmett J Conrad High School enrolls 1,321 students and faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently underperforms compared to both the district and state averages across all core subjects. In the most recent testing year (2025-2026), proficiency rates were notably low, with only 33% of students proficient in Algebra I and 30% in English I Reading, compared to district rates of 59% and 49% respectively. The school's state ranking has declined, dropping from the 30th percentile (2-star) in 2024-2025 to the 22nd percentile (1-star) in 2025-2026. The graduation rate stands at 81.6%, slightly below the district's 84.4%, while the dropout rate of 5.7% is nearly double the district average of 3.2%.
A critical factor is the school's exceptionally high level of economic disadvantage, with 96.37% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Despite spending $11,429 per student, the school struggles to overcome the challenges associated with this demographic. There was a brief bright spot in 2024-2025 when the school outperformed the district in Algebra I (52% vs. 47%) and Biology (59% vs. 53%), but these gains were not sustained. The volatile year-over-year performance, particularly the 19-point drop in Algebra I proficiency, suggests inconsistent instructional strategies. Overall, Emmett J Conrad High School is a high-poverty school working to improve academic outcomes, but current data shows significant gaps in student achievement relative to the district and state.
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