Serving 2,557 students in grades 9-12, Glenda Dawson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Glenda Dawson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenda Dawson High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenda Dawson High School?
The graduation rate of Glenda Dawson High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Glenda Dawson High School?
2,557 students attend Glenda Dawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Glenda Dawson High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenda Dawson High School?
Glenda Dawson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenda Dawson High School offer ?
Glenda Dawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Glenda Dawson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
