- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Prairie, TX
John a Dubiski Career H S
Federal NCES profile for John a Dubiski Career H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482142012129
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John a Dubiski Career H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John a Dubiski Career H S has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John a Dubiski Career H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142012129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
John a Dubiski Career H S grew from 1,488 students in 2022-23 to 1,573 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 482142012129 · Grand Prairie, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,574 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students)
John a Dubiski Career H S grew from 1,488 students in 2022-23 to 1,573 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 99.5 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John a Dubiski Career H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Grand Pr
South Grand Prairie H S
3,239 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie H S
2,817 students
- This school
John a Dubiski Career H S
1,574 students
- Ronald W Reaga 885
Ronald W Reagan Middle
885 students
- Grand Prairie 877
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
877 students
- Garner Fine Ar 817
Garner Fine Arts Academy
817 students
What this shows John a Dubiski Career H S reports 1,574 students on the CCD universe file.
How John a Dubiski Career H S compares
John a Dubiski Career 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,574 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,574
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
African American 9.5%
Asian 6.9%
White 6.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, John a Dubiski Career H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Prairie Isd reports $11,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John a Dubiski Career H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garner Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John a Dubiski Career H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,574 students)
Frequently asked questions about John a Dubiski Career H S
How many students attend John a Dubiski Career H S?
John a Dubiski Career H S has 1,574 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Prairie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,488 (2022-23) → 1,573 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Dubiski Career H S?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Dubiski Career H S is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John a Dubiski Career H S?
52.4% of students at John a Dubiski Career H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John a Dubiski Career H S?
The largest demographic group at John a Dubiski Career H S is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John a Dubiski Career H S?
John a Dubiski Career H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 John a Dubiski Career H S rank among high schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, John a Dubiski Career H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides John a Dubiski Career H S, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and Ronald W Reagan Middle (885 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.