Warren Travis White High School is a public secondary school in Dallas, Texas. W. T. White High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District.
Serving 2,204 students in grades 9-12, W T White 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W T White High School's student population of 2,204 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Orange, Burnt Orange
School Rankings
W T White High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W T White High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7757 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
10%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Longhorn
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W T White High School's ranking?
W T White High School is ranked #7757 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W T White High School often compared to?
W T White High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macarthur High School, Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of W T White High School?
The graduation rate of W T White High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend W T White High School?
2,204 students attend W T White High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W T White High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W T White High School?
W T White High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W T White High School offer ?
W T White High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is W T White High School part of?
W T White High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is W T White High School located?
W T White High School is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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