Dallas Senior High School

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Dallas Senior High School ranks 161 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dallas Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 759. The school is part of the Dallas School District, which is ranked 81 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dallas Senior High School consistently outperforms many nearby schools in academic achievement, graduation rates, and socioeconomic indicators. The school has higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages, with a 74.4% proficiency rate in Literature in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 65.3%. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.7% to 97.0% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the state average. Dallas Senior High School also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.0% in recent years, much lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School, Pittston Area Senior High School, and Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School, Dallas Senior High School stands out as a high-performing institution. However, some nearby schools, like Wilkes-Barre Area High School and Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School, have more diverse student bodies with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. The presence of specialized schools, such as the Wilkes-Barre Area School District STEM Academy, also highlights the diverse educational options available in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2030 Conyngham Avenue
Dallas, PA 18612-0720

(570) 674-7230

District: Dallas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,825

Feeder schools for Dallas Senior High School:

Elementary:	Dallas Intermediate School
	Wycallis Primary Center
Middle:	Dallas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 759

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Asian:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dallas Senior High School ranks better than 76.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.99. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dallas Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dallas Senior High School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Dallas Senior High School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dallas Senior High School is $15,825.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dallas Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Senior High School 161^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Dallas Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Dallas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas School District 81^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dallas Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Dallas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	86.55	58^th	583	90.1%
2004	74.08	154^th	590	73.9%
2005	76.30	118^th	593	80.1%
2006	77.60	101^st	604	83.3%
2007	59.57	299^th	615	51.4%
2008	73.94	136^th	621	78.1%
2009	76.56	119^th	632	81.2%
2010	82.49	58^th	649	91.1%
2011	65.73	259^th	660	60.8%
2012	74.67	144^th	664	78.3%
2013	45.14	398^th	591	32.7%
2014	56.06	302^nd	580	47.9%
2015	61.37	320^th	680	52.9%
2016	64.80	302^nd	677	55.4%
2017	65.86	277^th	663	58.2%
2018	72.20	217^th	673	67.8%
2019	75.42	173^rd	693	75.0%
2021	64.36	241^st	537	55.1%
2022	73.29	188^th	634	70.3%
2023	73.99	161^st	674	76.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dallas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.30	151^st	652	76.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dallas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.31	186^th	502	62.9%

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Rank History for White students at Dallas Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.32	219^th	577	62.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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by a teacher
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The school board does not support the teachers at Dallas High School. The current board is only concerned about reducing costs, at the expense of teacher and student support, and at the expense of safety and cleanliness issues. The new high school building is only 5 years old, but has constant maintenance issues (no heat, pipes breaking, etc) because everything is put out for low bid without concern about quality. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dallas Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	631	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	640
1989	551	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	558
1990	505	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	515
1991	642	2	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	659
1992	672	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	684
1993	694	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	704
1994	675	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	682
1995	755	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	764
1996	755	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	764
1997	748	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	757
1998	764	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	774
1999	713	4	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	725
2000	736	3	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	752
2001	741	3	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	756
2002	794	1	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	810
2003	794	1	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	810
2004	775	3	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	789
2005	809	2	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	826
2006	852	4	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	869
2007	859	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	870
2008	875	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	888
2009	853	9	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	867
2010	828	4	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	841
2011	848	7	9	1	0	0	0	865
2012	849	8	15	1	0	0	1	874
2013	841	13	18	3	0	0	2	877
2014	849	12	16	4	1	0	4	886
2015	834	12	14	9	1	0	4	874
2016	839	12	17	14	1	0	5	888
2017	830	10	16	11	1	0	8	876
2018	815	9	20	15	0	0	9	868
2019	759	6	15	13	1	0	7	801
2020	748	5	20	10	1	1	11	796
2021	742	7	18	14	1	1	13	796
2022	711	7	15	18	1	1	19	772
2023	701	7	15	21	0	1	14	759

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dallas Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	640	44.0	14.5	n/a
1989	558	43.0	12.9	n/a
1990	515	41.5	12.4	0
1991	659	48.5	13.5	n/a
1992	684	42.6	16.0	n/a
1993	704	40.6	17.3	n/a
1994	682	41.7	16.4	n/a
1995	764	44.7	17.1	n/a
1996	764	44.7	17.1	n/a
1997	757	46.0	16.5	n/a
1998	774	48.0	16.1	n/a
1999	725	48.2	15.0	n/a
2000	752	48.2	15.6	0
2001	756	47.2	16.0	0
2002	810	51.0	15.9	7.4
2003	810	51.0	15.9	7.4
2004	789	51.0	15.5	0
2005	826	52.0	15.9	7.3
2006	869	52.5	16.6	0
2007	870	53.6	16.2	14.6
2008	888	64.4	13.8	13.3
2009	867	56.3	15.4	13.6
2010	841	55.5	15.1	13
2011	865	56.3	15.3	13.5
2012	874	57.0	15.3	14.9
2013	877	58.2	15.0	18.5
2014	886	58.3	15.1	16.3
2015	874	57.0	15.3	16.2
2016	888	55.0	16.1	19.9
2017	876	54.8	15.9	20.8
2018	868	53.4	16.2	19.9
2019	801	55.4	14.4	22.3
2020	796	54.6	14.5	25
2021	796	53.6	14.8	23.6
2022	772	55.6	13.8	23.7
2023	759	55.5	13.6	24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dallas Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	640	44.0	14.5	n/a
1989	558	43.0	12.9	n/a
1990	515	41.5	12.4	0
1991	659	48.5	13.5	n/a
1992	684	42.6	16.0	n/a
1993	704	40.6	17.3	n/a
1994	682	41.7	16.4	n/a
1995	764	44.7	17.1	n/a
1996	764	44.7	17.1	n/a
1997	757	46.0	16.5	n/a
1998	774	48.0	16.1	n/a
1999	725	48.2	15.0	n/a
2000	752	48.2	15.6	0
2001	756	47.2	16.0	0
2002	810	51.0	15.9	7.4
2003	810	51.0	15.9	7.4
2004	789	51.0	15.5	0
2005	826	52.0	15.9	7.3
2006	869	52.5	16.6	0
2007	870	53.6	16.2	14.6
2008	888	64.4	13.8	13.3
2009	867	56.3	15.4	13.6
2010	841	55.5	15.1	13
2011	865	56.3	15.3	13.5
2012	874	57.0	15.3	14.9
2013	877	58.2	15.0	18.5
2014	886	58.3	15.1	16.3
2015	874	57.0	15.3	16.2
2016	888	55.0	16.1	19.9
2017	876	54.8	15.9	20.8
2018	868	53.4	16.2	19.9
2019	801	55.4	14.4	22.3
2020	796	54.6	14.5	25
2021	796	53.6	14.8	23.6
2022	772	55.6	13.8	23.7
2023	759	55.5	13.6	24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dallas Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$788 (5.5%)	$13,503 (94.5%)	$14,291
2022	$958 (6.1%)	$14,866 (93.9%)	$15,824

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dallas Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 674 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Dallas Senior High School)	79.6	35.3	44.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Dallas Senior High School)	76.1	65.3	10.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Dallas Senior High School)	77.3	74.4	2.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	801	759	5.2%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	15	15
Hispanic	13	21	61.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	759	701	7.6%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.3%	24%	1.6%

Schools Near Dallas Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dallas Senior High School	Public	9-12	2030 Conyngham Avenue	Dallas	18612	Luzerne County	Dallas School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 674-7230	759	56	13.6	24.0%	701 (92.4%)	7 (0.9%)	21 (2.8%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	74	161^st of 674 public high schools	76.1%		73.3	188^th of 634 public high schools	70.3%	27	35.3	65.3	74.4									$15,825	$958	$14,867
Lake-Lehman Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1128 Old Route 115	Lehman	18627	Luzerne County	Lake-Lehman School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 675-7458	739	50	14.7	28.1%	700 (94.7%)	7 (0.9%)	18 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	60	297^th of 674 public high schools	55.9%		64.4	250^th of 634 public high schools	60.6%	47	28.2	53.6	70.0	31.6	18.1	24.7	52.0	52.0	51.7	51.2	51.4	$15,578	$1,044	$14,535
West Side Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	75 Evans Street	Kingston	18704	Luzerne County	West Side Career & Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 288-8493	401	29	13.8	74.3%	327 (81.5%)	27 (6.7%)	34 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	4.8	645^th of 674 public high schools	4.3%		6.4	587^th of 634 public high schools	7.4%	58	0.0	11.8	26.0
Wyoming Valley West Senior High School	Public	9-12	150 Wadham Street	Plymouth	18651	Luzerne County	Wyoming Valley West School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 779-5361	1,357	85	15.9	99.7%	825 (60.8%)	173 (12.7%)	243 (17.9%)	11 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (7.4%)	34.4	488^th of 674 public high schools	27.6%		26.2	506^th of 634 public high schools	20.2%	18	25.7	35.8	53.1									$14,328	$76	$14,253
Wilkes-Barre Area School District STEM Academy	Public	9-12	2021 Wolfpack Way	Plains	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 826-7111	80	3	27.7	100.0%	59 (73.8%)	1 (1.3%)	12 (15.0%)	5 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	98.1	3^rd of 674 public high schools	99.6%		92.9	7^th of 634 public high schools	98.9%	4		93.3	100.0									$1,355	$00	$1,355
Wilkes-Barre Area High School	Public	9-12	2021 Wolfpack Way	Plains	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 826-7111	2,293	116	19.8	86.5%	724 (31.6%)	360 (15.7%)	1,047 (45.7%)	17 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	142 (6.2%)	29.4	511^th of 674 public high schools	24.2%					(n/a)	17.4	10.1	61.3									$12,651	$468	$12,184
Wyoming Area Sec Center	Public	7-12	252 Memorial St	Exeter	18643	Luzerne County	Wyoming Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 655-2836	953	64	14.8	99.4%	790 (82.9%)	41 (4.3%)	90 (9.4%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.9%)	31	502^nd of 674 public high schools	25.5%		55.4	343^rd of 634 public high schools	45.9%	159	2.1	36.7	59.7	25.6	3.5	14.3	49.3	49.3	49.7	36.6	43.1	$17,190	$862	$16,328
Pittston Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	5 Stout Street Yatesville	Pittston	18640	Luzerne County	Pittston Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 654-2415	1,022	53	19.1	43.7%	832 (81.4%)	56 (5.5%)	102 (10.0%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.0%)	46.5	408^th of 674 public high schools	39.5%		23.6	512^th of 634 public high schools	19.2%	104	13.3	42.4	69.6									$17,113	$1,107	$16,006
Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1600 Sans Souci Pkwy	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 831-2300	930	56	16.6	83.5%	553 (59.5%)	122 (13.1%)	216 (23.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)	18.3	561^st of 674 public high schools	16.8%		35.5	471^st of 634 public high schools	25.7%	90	11.4	22.9	46.1	14.1	6.4	10.5	33.8	33.8	35.7	24.2	30.4	$15,179	$2,390	$12,789
Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	Jumper Road Plains Township	Wilkes Barre	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 822-4131	41	36	1.1	100.0%	20 (48.8%)	10 (24.4%)	11 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Senior High School

What schools feed into Dallas Senior High School?

Dallas Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dallas Intermediate School
Elementary : Wycallis Primary Center
Middle : Dallas Middle School

How many students attend Dallas Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Dallas Senior High School.

What district is Dallas Senior High School in?

Dallas School District

Is Dallas Senior High School a good school?

Dallas Senior High School ranks 161^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dallas Senior High School?

Students at Dallas Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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