W W Samuell H S
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,322nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 21%· Stable
8928 PALISADE DR, Dallas, TX 75217
(972)892-5100NCES ID 481623001379Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks W W Samuell H S 1,322nd 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 21% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 21th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,260 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,878 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 84.2% | ▲ 19.8 pts | |
| Black | 33.2% | 11.6% | ▼ 21.6 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $201K in zip 75217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is W W Samuell H S in?
W W Samuell H S is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is W W Samuell H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks W W Samuell H S 1,322nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of W W Samuell H S?
Hispanic 84%, Black 12%, White 2%, American Indian 1% (1,878 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W W Samuell H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75217 is $201K 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.