At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Citylab H S: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Citylab H S
Citylab H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (70%) and Black (16.7%). English learners represent 29.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Citylab H S
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 29.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic70%
- Black16.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
High · Grades 09–12
149 reported students
Barbara M Manns H S DAEP
High · Grades 09–12
148 reported students
Rosie Sorrells Education and Social Services H S
High · Grades 09–12
168 reported students
North Lake Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
291 reported students
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
293 reported students
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
342 reported students
Public schools near Citylab H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 293 | 0.8 mi |
| Booker T Washington Spva Magnet High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 970 | 1.1 mi |
| James Madison H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 349 | 1.7 mi |
| Marvin E Robinson School of Business and Mgmt High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 476 | 1.8 mi |
| School of Health Professions High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 497 | 1.8 mi |
| School of Science and Engineering High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 505 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Citylab H S
What grades does Citylab H S serve?
Citylab H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Citylab H S?
Citylab H S reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Citylab H S?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 150 students and 9.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Citylab H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Citylab H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Citylab H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Citylab H S in?
Citylab H S is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Citylab H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S (0.8 mi), Booker T Washington Spva Magnet (1.1 mi), James Madison H S (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.