Lake Dallas High School is a public high school located in the city of Corinth, Texas. It is classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Lake Dallas Independent School District located in central Denton County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,285 students in grades 8-12, Lake Dallas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Dallas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Dallas High School's student population of 1,285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Green, Grey, Grey/Black
School Rankings
Lake Dallas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Dallas High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6164 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons/lady Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Dallas High School's ranking?
Lake Dallas High School is ranked #6164 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Dallas High School often compared to?
Lake Dallas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guyer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Dallas High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Dallas High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lake Dallas High School?
1,285 students attend Lake Dallas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lake Dallas High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Dallas High School?
Lake Dallas High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Dallas High School offer ?
Lake Dallas High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Lake Dallas High School part of?
Lake Dallas High School is part of Lake Dallas Independent School District.
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