Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

W H Adamson High School

309 E Ninth St, Dallas, TX 75203 · (972) 749-1400

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91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 91).
1,353students
14.5students per teacher
91.5%attendance
14thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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AAAAAAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

W H Adamson High School has earned an A in 2 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 83

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressA · 92

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of W H Adamson High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Dallas ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level83%
Meets grade level55%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level13%
92.6%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
89%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,353students in 2024–25Down 3% from 1,398 the year before
14.5students per teacher94 full-time teachers
18.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,577average teacher base pay
98.7%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
59.3%English learners
16.8%in gifted & talented
30%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 95.2%African American 2.4%White 1.3%Asian 0.3%Two or More Races 0.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Dallas ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of W H Adamson High School.

OpenHalperin Park (I-35E deck park)Opened May 2026 · 0.3 mi away OpenTarget at Wynnewood VillageOpened Mar 2026 · 1.4 mi away Under constructionHarold Simmons ParkDate TBD · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ASchool for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 100 · 0.8 mi ASchool of Science and EngineeringDallas ISD · 99 · 0.8 mi AMarvin E Robinson School of Business and MgmtDallas ISD · 98 · 0.8 mi ASchool of Health ProfessionsDallas ISD · 98 · 0.8 mi ARosie Sorrells Education and Social Services High SchoolDallas ISD · 98 · 0.8 mi AJudge Barefoot Sanders Law MagnetDallas ISD · 99 · 0.8 mi PMomentous SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 0.2 mi PThe Kessler SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.4 mi PSt. Cecilia Catholic SchoolPrivate · 5–12 · 1.6 mi
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Questions about W H Adamson High School

What is W H Adamson High School’s TEA rating?

W H Adamson High School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does W H Adamson High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 309 E Ninth St in Dallas.

How many students go to W H Adamson High School?

1,353 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 1,398 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does W H Adamson High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 14th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 3 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to W H Adamson High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Dallas ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.