Is Citylab High School a good school?

Citylab High School ranks 988 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Citylab High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Citylab High School.

What is the racial makeup of Citylab High School?

Students at Citylab High School are 68% Hispanic, 22% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

Citylab High School

Summary:

Citylab High School is a public high school in Dallas, Texas, serving 220 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD). The school faces unique challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and proximity to several highly-ranked magnet schools that consistently outperform it academically.

Citylab High School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.18%) compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the magnet schools but higher than the district and state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 90.9% is higher than the district average but lower than the nearby magnet schools, which all have 97% or higher graduation rates. Citylab's performance on STAAR EOC tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with White students consistently outperforming other subgroups.

Despite the challenges, Citylab High School's performance on certain academic measures, such as English I Reading and U.S. History, suggests that there are opportunities for improvement. By focusing on best practices and targeted interventions for underperforming student subgroups, the school may be able to raise its overall academic achievement and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

912 S Ervay St
Dallas, TX 75201

(972) 749-2702

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
988^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,167

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.2%

African American:

22.3%

White:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Citylab High School ranks better than 50.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 17^th among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.82. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Citylab 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: Hispanic (68.2%), African American (22.3%), White (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Citylab High School is 11.5, which is the 5^th best among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Citylab High School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Citylab High School is $14,167, which is the 3^rd highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Citylab High School 988^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Citylab High School in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.83	1259^th	1861	32.3%
2022	30.92	1318^th	1876	29.7%
2023	48.07	982^nd	1961	49.9%
2024	47.82	988^th	1987	50.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	94.80	2^nd	604	99.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.54	94^th	1113	91.6%
2019	73.20	162^nd	1136	85.7%
2021	64.67	241^st	1195	79.8%
2022	48.92	440^th	1278	65.6%
2023	67.25	251^st	1371	81.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	100.00	3^rd	1347	99.8%
2019	79.45	136^th	1357	90.0%
2021	44.19	666^th	1382	51.8%
2022	67.16	258^th	1418	81.8%
2023	55.41	475^th	1478	67.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.81	461^st	1794	74.3%
2019	57.23	577^th	1818	68.3%
2021	33.68	1264^th	1848	31.6%
2022	29.18	1362^nd	1847	26.3%
2023	44.55	959^th	1897	49.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.91	579^th	1781	67.5%
2019	53.79	799^th	1798	55.6%
2021	33.41	1234^th	1815	32.0%
2022	26.47	1398^th	1841	24.1%
2023	36.21	1221^st	1891	35.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.69	1052^nd	1137	7.5%
2019	24.44	1030^th	1145	10.0%
2021	26.47	1003^rd	1177	14.8%
2022	32.05	972^nd	1172	17.1%
2023	52.07	780^th	1182	34.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.99	335^th	1784	81.2%
2019	56.91	538^th	1810	70.3%
2021	32.00	1259^th	1829	31.2%
2022	37.66	1083^rd	1837	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.14	595^th	1803	67.0%
2019	57.65	637^th	1824	65.1%
2021	30.92	1276^th	1840	30.7%
2022	32.72	1233^rd	1853	33.5%
2023	54.44	740^th	1913	61.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.39	458^th	1013	54.8%
2019	50.66	418^th	1024	59.2%
2021	42.95	509^th	1020	50.1%
2022	31.50	667^th	1031	35.3%
2023	55.01	369^th	1069	65.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.72	368^th	1691	78.2%
2019	53.02	692^nd	1714	59.6%
2021	32.66	1197^th	1743	31.3%
2022	33.27	1175^th	1762	33.3%
2023	53.18	722^nd	1820	60.3%

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Rank History for White students at Citylab High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.31	191^st	1539	87.6%
2019	84.58	89^th	1526	94.2%
2021	90.55	24^th	1510	98.4%
2022	68.50	331^st	1525	78.3%
2023	93.49	1^st	1576	99.9%

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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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by a teacher
Monday, May 14, 2018

The teachers and staff at the school are extremely dedicated and qualified. The school consistently thinks through better ways to educate including project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative discipline, innovative teaching methods, etc. Students also have the benefit of smaller class sizes and lots of professional partnerships. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Citylab High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	10	17	1	52	0	0	0	80
2019	23	35	1	81	3	1	3	147
2020	28	59	1	110	2	1	2	203
2021	27	72	1	166	3	1	1	271
2022	24	53	1	168	3	0	3	252
2023	15	49	1	150	0	0	5	220

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 Citylab High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	80	6.2	12.7	66.3
2019	147	11.1	13.1	59.9
2020	203	17.0	11.9	60.1
2021	271	21.0	12.9	68.6
2022	252	19.1	13.1	73
2023	220	19.1	11.5	71.8

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 Citylab High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	80	6.2	12.7	66.3
2019	147	11.1	13.1	59.9
2020	203	17.0	11.9	60.1
2021	271	21.0	12.9	68.6
2022	252	19.1	13.1	73
2023	220	19.1	11.5	71.8

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 Citylab High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,588 (9.9%)	$14,533 (90.1%)	$16,121
2020	$1,508 (9.7%)	$13,962 (90.3%)	$15,470
2021	$1,385 (9.8%)	$12,782 (90.2%)	$14,167

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Citylab High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Citylab High School)	58	11	47%
End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))	64	40	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Citylab High School)	55	61	6%
End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))	56	46	10%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Citylab High School)	52	53	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))	39	41	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Citylab High School)	71	54	17%
End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))	41	44	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	220	49.7%
African American	35	49	40%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	81	150	85.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	23	15	34.8%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	71.8%	12%

Schools Near Citylab High School

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citylab High School	Public	9-12	912 S Ervay St	Dallas	75201	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-2702	220	19	11.5	71.8%	15 (6.8%)	49 (22.3%)	150 (68.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	47.8	988^th of 1987 public high schools	50.3%		48.1	982^nd of 1961 public high schools	49.9%	6	21.6	50.0	64.0	57.5	70.6	$14,167	$1,385	$12,782
Dr Wright L Lassiter Junior Early College High School	Public	9-12	701 Elm St 1st Floor	Dallas	75202	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 860-2356	265	14	18.9	80.0%	4 (1.5%)	25 (9.4%)	234 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	95.9	5^th of 1987 public high schools	99.7%		95.3	5^th of 1961 public high schools	99.7%					98.7	100.0	$11,192	$972	$10,220
Uplift Luna Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	9743 E Rl Thornton Fwy	Dallas	75228	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 445-3300	517	40	12.8	86.8%	8 (1.5%)	53 (10.3%)	447 (86.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	41.7	1140^th of 1987 public high schools	42.6%		41.1	1152^nd of 1961 public high schools	41.3%	12	9.7	49.1	48.1	59.5	70.6	$12,027	$680	$11,347
James Madison High School	Public	9-12	3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv	Dallas	75215	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-2800	359	40	8.8	96.1%	2 (0.6%)	223 (62.1%)	131 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	17.6	1654^th of 1987 public high schools	16.8%		10.1	1753^rd of 1961 public high schools	10.6%	99	31.5	37.0	25.4	33.0	46.9	$14,135	$1,492	$12,643
School Of Science And Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5960	490	28	17.5	56.5%	61 (12.4%)	38 (7.8%)	335 (68.4%)	47 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	96.3	2^nd of 1987 public high schools	99.9%		95.9	3^rd of 1961 public high schools	99.8%	1		99.2		100.0	100.0	$9,146	$768	$8,378
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5940	179	16	11.1	70.9%	8 (4.5%)	37 (20.7%)	132 (73.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	91	46^th of 1987 public high schools	97.7%		85.5	122^nd of 1961 public high schools	93.8%	76	53.9	90.5	100.0	100.0	94.4	$13,631	$1,791	$11,840
Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5920	478	26	18.3	68.0%	25 (5.2%)	68 (14.2%)	362 (75.7%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	94.4	14^th of 1987 public high schools	99.3%		94.7	11^th of 1961 public high schools	99.4%	3	66.7	95.9	99.1	100.0	96.9	$9,251	$818	$8,433
School For The Talented And Gifted	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5970	534	30	17.8	37.1%	184 (34.5%)	32 (6.0%)	231 (43.3%)	69 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.8%)	96.3	1^st of 1987 public high schools	99.9%		96	2^nd of 1961 public high schools	99.9%	1		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$9,307	$708	$8,599
Marvin E Robinson School Of Business And Mgmt	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5920	447	28	16.2	71.8%	14 (3.1%)	67 (15.0%)	355 (79.4%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	92.5	26^th of 1987 public high schools	98.7%		92.9	26^th of 1961 public high schools	98.7%		75.9	94.0	95.6	97.3	90.8	$9,881	$809	$9,072
School Of Health Professions	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 E Eighth St	Dallas	75203	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-5930	465	28	16.6	74.2%	11 (2.4%)	71 (15.3%)	366 (78.7%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	93.5	19^th of 1987 public high schools	99.0%		94.7	10^th of 1961 public high schools	99.5%	9	79.3	95.3	96.7	98.4	92.2	$9,775	$757	$9,018

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