W. T. White


W. T. White High School
4505 Ridgeside Drive
Dallas, Texas 75244

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W. T. White High School is a public high school in the Dallas Independent School District serving North Dallas students in grades 9-12. W. T. White features high academic standards, a diverse student body, and a well-rounded program of educational and extracurricular activities. In addition to having the highest TAKS scores in DISD for a traditional high school, we were selected as one of three National winners of the College Board's Inspiration Award in 2003!  W. T. White has a lot to offer Dallas students and their families.


Academics

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  • 82% of graduates attend 4 year college or university ; 11% attend 2 year college
  • 67% of all students enrolled in College Advanced Placement and pre-AP program
  • $3.7 MM in scholarships award to Class of 2005
  • Highest TAKS scores for any DISD Traditional High School
  • More AP course offerings than area private schools
  • Technology partnerships with Brookhaven and Richland Community Colleges
  • One the few Marine Corps ROTC programs in the country

Student Activities

Fall Play
  • 18 athletic teams for boys and girls; club teams for lacrosse, ice hockey and rodeo
  • Debate, Academic Decathlon, Whiz Quiz
  • Student Government and Honor Societies
  • Art, Chess, Drama, European History, French, German, Key and Spanish Clubs
  • Newspaper and Yearbook
  • Drill Team and Cheerleading
Performing and Visual Arts
Judy Jetson
  • 2004 UIL One Act Play group advanced to Regional Competition
  • Eleven 2004 Choir students competed at State Competition
  • Annual Musical with over 200 students performing
  • Marching and Symphonic Bands
  • Ballet Folklorico
  • Step Team

Faculty Information

Teacher of the Year
  • 75% hold master's degrees
  • Average experience - 15 years
  • Low faculty turnover rate
  • Faculty Advisory Committee


Community Involvement

Homecoming Parade

  • Athletic and Band Booster Clubs
  • Outstanding PTSA
  • Site Based Decision Making Team
  • Rotary, DAR, Masons, Civic League and Texas Pilgrims Student Awards
  • Homecoming Parade

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