At a glance
Reported students
688
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Ume Dallas Secondary: 688 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ume Dallas Secondary
Ume Dallas Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Dallas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Ume Preparatory Academy. NCES reports 688 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, 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 (54.7%) and White (26.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ume Dallas Secondary
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.3%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black13.1%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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.
Other schools in Ume Preparatory Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ume Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
540 reported students
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Elementary · Grades KG–06
258 reported students
Ume Mansfield El
Elementary · Grades KG–06
217 reported students
Public schools near Ume Dallas Secondary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S High · Duncanville ISD | 09–12 | 4,399 | 2.4 mi |
| Moises E Molina H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 2,006 | 2.4 mi |
| Trinidad Garza Early College at Mt View High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 474 | 2.8 mi |
| Harmony School of Excellence - Dallas High · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - North Texas | 06–12 | 596 | 3 mi |
| Justin F Kimball H S High · Dallas ISD | 09–12 | 1,175 | 3.4 mi |
| Mary E Smithey Pace H S High · Duncanville ISD | 09–12 | 76 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ume Dallas Secondary
What grades does Ume Dallas Secondary serve?
Ume Dallas Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ume Preparatory Academy.
How many students attend Ume Dallas Secondary?
Ume Dallas Secondary reported 688 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ume Dallas Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 688 students and 39.66 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 Ume Dallas Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ume Dallas Secondary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ume Dallas Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ume Dallas Secondary in?
Ume Dallas Secondary is part of Ume Preparatory Academy, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ume Dallas Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duncanville H S (2.4 mi), Moises E Molina H S (2.4 mi), Trinidad Garza Early College at Mt View (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.