Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
Overview
Student Enrollment
315Best High School in Texas
#35| Rating | 10 out of 10 |
| Grades | 9 to 12th grade |
| School District | DALLAS ISD |
| Type | Public |
| Phone | (972)925-5940 |
| Location | 1201 E EIGHTH ST DALLAS, TX 75203 |
| Charter School | No |
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School has an academic rating significantly above the average for Texas high schools based on its high test performance and high AP course participation. It is ranked 35th in the best public high schools in Texas.
Racial Demographics
The Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School student body is primarily Hispanic with a significant Black population and has medium racial diversity.
| Race | Percent | Students |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 8 |
| Black | 34.6% | 109 |
| Hispanic | 60.6% | 191 |
| Asian Pacific | 1% | 3 |
| Native American Indian | 1% | 3 |
| Hawaiian Pacific Inlander | 0.3% | 1 |
| Two or more races | 0% | 0 |
Family Income
vs. other Texas high schools
Lower 17.5%67% percent of the school's students are eligible for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program compared to the Texas high school median of 41.7%. By this measure, ROSIE SORRELLS EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES H S students are largely lower income and rank 981st in Texas for high school student family income.
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 94 |
| Sophomore | 77 |
| Junior | 75 |
| Senior | 69 |
| Total | 315 |
Completions
State Standardized Test Performance
Proficient Students
92%Rank in Texas
48thRating
10 out of 10Students at Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School scored an average 92% of students proficient for math and reading as tested by the Texas Education Agency. Performance is significantly above the state high school median of 73% proficiency and places the school's test performance in the top 4.4% of Texas high schools.
Test Proficiency By Gender
| Gender | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 90% or more* | 95% or more* |
| Boys | 50% or more* | 90% or more* |
State Test Proficiency by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | suppressed* |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | - | suppressed* |
| Black | 50% or more* | 90% or more* |
| Hispanic | 80% or more* | 95% or more* |
| Multiracial | - | - |
| White | suppressed* | 50% or more* |
| With Disabilites | suppressed* | suppressed* |
| Limited English | suppressed* | 80% or more* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
College Admission Test Scoring
Average SAT Score
978The average SAT score for Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School students in 2015 was 978.
College Admission Test Participation
Upperclassmen taking ACT or SAT
94%Rank in Texas
34thRating
10 out of 10136 out of 144 junior and senior of students took either the ACT or SAT test (94%). College admission testing participation is significantly above the Texas median rate of 37% and in the top 4% for participation.
AP Course and Test Performance
AP Class Enrollment Rate
68%AP Pass Rank in Texas
406thAP Pass Rate Rating
3 out of 10Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School offers 21 AP courses. 68 percent of grade nine through twelve students are enrolled in at least one AP class. The AP participation rate is in the 98% percentile and significantly above the median AP enrollment rate for all Texas schools of 17%. Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School had 189 taking AP exams with a 61 passing at least one exam. The AP pass rate is in the 35% percentile and somewhat below the Texas state median of 42 percent.
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| AP Test Pass Rate | 32% | 42% |
| Students enrolled in an AP class | 68% | 17% |
| AP Math Enrollment Rate | 12% | |
| AP Science Enrollment Rate | 28% | |
| AP Other Enrollment Rate | 67% | |
| AP Courses Offered | 21 |
Absenteeism Rate
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 6% | 15% |
| Female Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 7% | |
| Male Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 0% |
Police Referral Rate
| Group | Percent | Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Texas Median | 0% |
Police Arrest Rate
| Group | Percent | Arrests |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
Expulsion Rate
| Group | Percent | Expulsions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Texas Median | 0% |
In-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Texas Median | 11.8% |
Out-of-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
Location
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School
1201 E EIGHTH ST
DALLAS, TX
75203
(972)925-5940
District
DALLAS ISD
DALLAS, TX
