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Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School vs. W W Samuell High School

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School Overview

School
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School
701 Elm St 1st Floor
Dallas, TX 75202
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10/
10
Top 5%
W W Samuell High School
8928 Palisade Dr
Dallas, TX 75217
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, W W Samuell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
287 students
1,878 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W W Samuell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W W Samuell High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
126 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W W Samuell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W W Samuell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#214 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
#7945 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W W Samuell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in TX)
13%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Samuell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Samuell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W W Samuell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in TX)
71%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of W W Samuell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W W Samuell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
74
620
Grade 10 Students
79
517
Grade 11 Students
69
412
Grade 12 Students
65
329

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W W Samuell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
90%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W W Samuell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W W Samuell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W W Samuell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W W Samuell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W W Samuell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W W Samuell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W W Samuell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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