At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
James Madison H S: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 416
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about James Madison H S
James Madison 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 349 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 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below 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 Black (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.1%). English learners represent 32.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Madison H S
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.54 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 2 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
- 32.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White1.1%
- Hispanic38.1%
- Black59%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
6 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.
Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy
High · Grades 09–12
342 reported students
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
293 reported students
New Tech H S at B F Darrell H S
High · Grades 09–12
407 reported students
North Lake Early College H S
High · Grades 09–12
291 reported students
Trinidad Garza Early College at Mt View
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
Marvin E Robinson School of Business and Mgmt
High · Grades 09–12
476 reported students
Public schools near James Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School High · Dallas ISD | 06–12 | 604 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High Sch High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 580 | 1.4 mi |
| Citylab H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 150 | 1.7 mi |
| Uplift Atlas Prep H S High · Charter · Uplift Education | 09–12 | 503 | 2.2 mi |
| Booker T Washington Spva Magnet High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 970 | 2.3 mi |
| Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 293 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Madison H S
What grades does James Madison H S serve?
James Madison 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 James Madison H S?
James Madison H S reported 349 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Madison H S?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 349 students and 29.54 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 James Madison H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Madison 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 James Madison H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.1% 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 James Madison H S in?
James Madison 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 James Madison H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School (0.3 mi), Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High Sch (1.4 mi), Citylab H S (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.