Wisdom High School

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Wisdom High School ranks 1341 st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wisdom High School is a public charter high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 367 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Uplift Education district, which is ranked 701 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wisdom High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools like Booker T. Washington SPVA Magnet and Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy. The school's proficiency rates on STAAR EOC tests range from 34.09% in Algebra I to 58.89% in English II Reading, below the state averages. Wisdom High also has higher dropout rates and a very high percentage (88.83%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Interestingly, Wisdom High School's performance varies significantly by student subgroup. African American and English Language Learner students perform relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of Texas high schools in those categories. In contrast, female, Hispanic, and special education students perform worse, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of Texas high schools. These disparities suggest the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

301 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas, TX 75232

(214) 653-6900

District: Uplift Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
1341^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,945

Student/teacher ratio: 33.4

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.8%

African American:

28.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wisdom High School ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Uplift Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.11. (See more...)

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: Hispanic (69.8%), African American (28.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wisdom High School is 33.4, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Uplift Education School District! (See more...)

Compare Wisdom High School employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wisdom High School is $9,945, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Uplift Education School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wisdom High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wisdom High School 1341^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wisdom High School in the ranking list.)

Uplift Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Uplift Education 701^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wisdom High School

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Rank History for all students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.61	1374^th	1961	29.9%
2024	33.11	1341^st	1987	32.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.88	420^th	1371	69.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.48	756^th	1478	48.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.46	1112^th	1897	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.42	1408^th	1891	25.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.81	1249^th	1913	34.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.74	515^th	1069	51.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wisdom High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.29	1146^th	1820	37.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Wisdom High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	71	0	128	6	205
2022	0	80	1	206	4	291
2023	1	104	1	256	5	367

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 Wisdom High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	205	5.4	37.6	89.3
2022	291	8.7	33.4	82.8
2023	367	10.9	33.4	88.8

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 Wisdom High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	205	5.4	37.6	89.3
2022	291	8.7	33.4	82.8
2023	367	10.9	33.4	88.8

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 Wisdom High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$946 (9.5%)	$8,999 (90.5%)	$9,945

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wisdom High School	Public, Charter	9-12	301 W Camp Wisdom Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 653-6900	367	11	33.4	88.8%	1 (0.3%)	104 (28.3%)	256 (69.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	33.1	1341^st of 1987 public high schools	32.5%		30.6	1374^th of 1961 public high schools	29.9%	33	34.1	36.0	48.8	58.9	51.7									$9,945	$946	$8,999
Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - High School	Public, Charter	6-12	1015 E Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75241	Dallas County	Gateway Charter Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 375-1921	216	18	12.2	98.1%	0 (0.0%)	201 (93.1%)	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	46.9	1004^th of 1987 public high schools	49.5%					(n/a)	34.5	79.2	44.0	58.1	61.9	41.7	48.5	40.0	37.5	15.2	35.7	30.0	6.7	$10,893	$1,657	$9,236
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy	Public	9-12	1700 E Camp Wisdom	Dallas	75241	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-7300	344	21	16.5	70.3%	2 (0.6%)	151 (43.9%)	184 (53.5%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	88.2	94^th of 1987 public high schools	95.3%		86.2	107^th of 1961 public high schools	94.5%	13	75.0	86.3	93.5	90.9	85.1									$9,978	$1,185	$8,794
David W Carter High School	Public	9-12	1819 W Wheatland Rd	Dallas	75232	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-5700	1,082	69	15.5	79.5%	17 (1.6%)	674 (62.3%)	378 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)	17.8	1650^th of 1987 public high schools	17.0%		16.9	1648^th of 1961 public high schools	16.0%	2	12.1	31.1	38.4	44.4	38.7									$12,462	$3,019	$9,443
South Oak Cliff High School	Public	9-12	3601 S Marsalis Ave	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-7000	1,513	96	15.8	94.5%	13 (0.9%)	953 (63.0%)	513 (33.9%)	14 (0.9%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (0.9%)	25.4	1511^th of 1987 public high schools	24.0%		13	1706^th of 1961 public high schools	13.0%	195	46.5	51.8	25.3	30.6	55.3									$10,280	$2,541	$7,738
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	3434 S R L Thornton	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 925-1200	950	57	16.6	27.4%	367 (38.6%)	186 (19.6%)	336 (35.4%)	29 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.1%)	92.2	29^th of 1987 public high schools	98.5%		89.2	63^rd of 1961 public high schools	96.8%	34	70.3	93.7	93.9	94.9	94.4									$10,054	$793	$9,261
Uplift Hampton Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8915 S Hampton Rd	Dallas	75237	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 421-1982	381	26	14.6	82.7%	3 (0.8%)	195 (51.2%)	172 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	28.8	1425^th of 1987 public high schools	28.3%		26.4	1460^th of 1961 public high schools	25.5%	35	29.2	42.0	45.3	49.1	46.7									$11,604	$667	$10,937
New Technical High School At B F Darrell High School	Public	9-12	4730 Lancaster Rd	Dallas	75216	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 932-7600	441	21	20.7	81.9%	13 (2.9%)	106 (24.0%)	311 (70.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	56.5	774^th of 1987 public high schools	61.0%		67	497^th of 1961 public high schools	74.7%	277	71.6	45.0	66.7	78.9	56.8									$12,312	$3,394	$8,918
Barbara M Manns H S Daep	Public	9-12	3313 S Beckley Ave	Dallas	75224	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 925-7000	237	16	14.9	84.0%	5 (2.1%)	91 (38.4%)	139 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)														$264,053	$3,890	$260,163
Maya Angelou High School	Public	6-12	3313 S Beckley Ave	Dallas	75204	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 925-2200	9	2	3.6	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	3 (33.3%)	5 (55.6%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$79,256	$2,770	$76,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Wisdom High School

Is Wisdom High School a good school?

Wisdom High School ranks 1341^st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wisdom High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Wisdom High School.

What district is Wisdom High School in?

Uplift Education

What is the racial makeup of Wisdom High School?

Students at Wisdom High School are 70% Hispanic, 28% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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