School of Science and Engineering
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Test-in admissions · Grades 9-12
2nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
School of Science and Engineering ranking
SchoolRow ranks School of Science and Engineering 2nd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 99% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Selective admissions: students are admitted by application or exam, so this ranking reflects an admitted cohort — not open-enrollment neighborhood performance.
School of Science and Engineering test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 242 students tested
School of Science and Engineering students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.5% | 72.7% | ▲ 20.2 pts | |
| White | 15.2% | 10.5% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 10.9% | 8.3% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 18.6% | 6.5% | ▼ 12.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near School of Science and Engineering
Typical home value $204K in zip 75203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near School of Science and Engineering
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Marvin E Robinson School of Business and MgmtDallas ISD · 0 mi away66th of 1,669
ELA 97% · Math 63% - 10School of Health ProfessionsDallas ISD · 0 mi away55th of 1,669
ELA 98% · Math 65% - 10Rosie Sorrells Education and Social Services H SDallas ISD · 0 mi away112th of 1,669
ELA 97% · Math 52% - 10Judge Barefoot Sanders Law MagnetDallas ISD · 0 mi away30th of 1,669
ELA 100% · Math 71% - 10School for the Talented and GiftedDallas ISD · 0 mi away1st of 1,669
ELA 100% · Math 100% - 7W H Adamson H SDallas ISD · 0.8 mi away582nd of 1,669
ELA 53% · Math 51% - 3Franklin D Roosevelt H S of InnovationDallas ISD · 1 mi away1,333rd of 1,669
ELA 31% · Math 24% - 1Texans Can Academy - Oak CliffTexans Can Academies · 1.4 mi away · charter1,575th of 1,669
ELA 13% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is School of Science and Engineering in?
School of Science and Engineering is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is School of Science and Engineering a good school?
SchoolRow ranks School of Science and Engineering 2nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of School of Science and Engineering?
Hispanic 73%, White 11%, Asian 8%, Black 7% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near School of Science and Engineering cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75203 is $204K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.