- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, TX
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481623006532
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 53
- high schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S ranks #7 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 481623006532 · Dallas, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 20.9:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 293
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
293 students
What this shows Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S compares
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.4%
African American 8.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
How many students attend Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S?
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S?
75.5% of students at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S?
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S rank among high schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S ranks #7 of 53 high schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.