Public high schoolGrades 9–12Dallas ISD

W T White High School

4505 Ridgeside Dr, Dallas, TX 75244 · (972) 502-6200

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
2,204students
15.9students per teacher
91.4%attendance
27thof 36 Dallas ISD high schools
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AABBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

W T White High School has earned an A in 0 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 achievementC · 78

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

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsC · 79

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of W T White 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 level70%
Meets grade level40%
Dallas ISD high schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level10%
87.4%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
94%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).

2,204students in 2024–25Up 6% from 2,073 the year before
15.9students per teacher139 full-time teachers
19.7average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,001average teacher base pay
90%from low-income familiesDallas ISD high schools: 88.7%
59.5%English learners
15.7%in gifted & talented
29.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 83.1%African American 10.3%White 3.8%Asian 1%Two or More Races 0.9%

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 T White High School.

ProposedMavericks arena at Valley ViewDate TBD · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AEarly College High SchoolCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD · 98 · 1.4 mi ATrivium AcademyTrivium Academy · 94 · 2.0 mi BThomas Jefferson High SchoolDallas ISD · 85 · 2.6 mi BHillcrest High SchoolDallas ISD · 88 · 3.6 mi PThe Hockaday SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 0.7 mi PSt. Rita Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.8 mi PThe Lamplighter SchoolPrivate · PK–4 · 1.0 mi
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Questions about W T White High School

What is W T White High School’s TEA rating?

W T White High School earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does W T White High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Dallas ISD, at 4505 Ridgeside Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to W T White High School?

2,204 students in 2024–25, up 6% from 2,073 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does W T White High School compare with other Dallas ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 27th of 36 Dallas ISD high schools (tied with 3 others). 50% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to W T White 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.