W. T. White High School
Warren Travis White High School is a public secondary school in Dallas, Texas (USA). White High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. The school, named in honor of the Dallas school superintendent who served from 1946 to 1968, is located in North Dallas about a mile southwest of the Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) and Dallas North Tollway intersection.
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Overview
Overview
Parts of North Dallas are zoned to W. White, as well as sections of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — W. T. White High School • Fundingtype — Public • Schooltype — High School • Address — 4505 Ridgeside Drive • City — Dallas • State — Texas • Zipcode — 75244 • Country — United States • District — Dallas Independent School District • Grades — 9–12 • Principal — Beth Wing • Enrollment — 2,074 (2023-2024) • Teaching Staff — 137.12 (FTE) • Ratio — 15.13 • Colors — Texas Burnt Orange white White • Mascot — The Longhorn • Motto — Longhorn Pride!
History
History
The school was established in 1964 and named for the superintendent then in office, Dr. Warren Travis White. The current principal is Beth Wing.
Campus
Campus
The original school building was designed for 1,600 students. By 2015 W.T. White had over 2,300 students, which meant that the school was at 160% of its capacity. The campus had portable buildings installed to handle excess students. In 2015 the DISD board approved a $21 million renovation and expansion of the campus as part of a school improvement program worth almost $130 million; the renovation will add 39045 sqft of space. WRA Architects is in charge of the project and a graduate of W.T. White is the head architect. The project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2017.
Vocational academies
Vocational academies
The school has some career-oriented academies, such as the Academy of Engineering.
Demographics
Demographics
In 2009, the state classified almost half of White's graduates as "college ready," or ready to undergo university studies. The State of Texas defined "college readiness" by scores on the ACT and SAT and in the 11th grade Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests." In 2019 80.00% of the student body consisted of diverse students.
Service area
Service area
Parts of North Dallas are zoned to W. T. White, as well as sections of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. Communities served as of 1967 include: Crestpark Club Estates (Farmers Branch). Communities served as of 1969 include: Willow Park Square (Dallas).
Athletics
Athletics
The W.T. White Longhorns compete in the following sports: • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Swimming and Diving • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball • Wrestling
Sports achievements
Sports achievements
Football City Championship-Dallas 1976 District Championships 1971 11-4A, 1974 11-4A, 1976 11-4A, 1977 11-4A, 1978 11-4A, 1979 11-4A, 1990 11-4A, 1994 12-4A
Notable alumni
Notable alumni
W. T. White High School alumni • Jean Barrett (1968) – former NFL offensive lineman 1973–1980, San Francisco 49ers • Trey Beamon (1992) – former Major League Baseball outfielder 1996–98, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers • David Beecroft (1974) – television actor (Falcon Crest, Melrose Place, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) • Vice Admiral John G. Cotton (1969) – former chief of United States Navy Reserve • Bryan Holaday (2006) – Major League Baseball catcher for Detroit Tigers • Karen Hughes (1974) – U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs • Gary Jacobs (1970) – executive producer and head writer of hit TV series Empty Nest; creator of Woops! and All-American Girl; writer on Newhart • Calvin Murray (1989) – former Major League Baseball outfielder 1999–2004, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs • Ramón Núñez (2003) – English Football League Championship midfielder for Leeds United; Honduras national team 2007–present • Jason Smith (2004) — offensive tackle for St. Louis Rams, second overall selection of 2009 NFL draft • Scott Verplank (1982) – professional golfer • Terrance Williams (2008) – wide receiver for Dallas Cowboys
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- 1.About / Quick Facts. W. T. White High School.
- 2.Texas Education Agency. 2015 Accountability Rating System.
- 3.Four Dallas schools honoring Confederates to be renamed, and 21 other campuses might be targeted, too. Dallas News. 2017-09-14.
- 4.High, Alyssa. Three questions with W.T. White High School principal Beth Wing. Preston Hollow. 2023-10-02.
- 5."DISD Gives Unanimous Approval For $130 Million Improvement Plan ." CBS 11. March 27, 2015. Retrieved on June 9, 2016.
- 6.Wilonsky, Robert. "A video sneak peeks DISD’s new and improved — and very expanded — W.T. White High School ." The Dallas Morning News. November 24, 2015. Retrieved on June 9, 2016.
- 7.Hacker, Holly K. "Analysis shows true Texas high school performance, stripping away socioeconomic factors ." The Dallas Morning News. September 3, 2011. Retrieved on February 10, 2012.
- 8."[http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/713/90/149637/ Eddie Mitchell Tasby, et al., Plaintiffs-appellees, and Dallas Metropolitan Branches of the Naacp, et al., intervening Plaintiffs-appellees, v. Linus Wright, General Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District, et al., Defendants-appellants, and Donald E. Curry, et al., Intervening Defendants-appellants, 713 F.2d 90 (5th Cir. 1983)] ." U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - 713 F.2d 90 (5th Cir. 1983). August 11, 1983. Posted at Justia. Retrieved on June 9, 2016.
- 9."2015-16 W. T. White High Attendance Zone Grades 9-12 ." Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved on June 9, 2016.
- 10."Demographic Studies ." Dallas Independent School District. Retrieved on June 8, 2016. Includes a map of cities within the DISD boundary. Use this map to check against the WT White attendance zone.
- 11."Crestpark Club Estates is Ideally Located." The Dallas Morning News. July 1, 1967. p. 4. Available from NewsBank, accessible with a Houston Public Library library card.
- 12."Choice Residential Area Builder's Ex-Playground." The Dallas Morning News. September 28, 1969. p. 1. Available from NewsBank, accessible with a Houston Public Library library card.
- 13.Schools - The Athletics Department .com. www.theathleticsdepartment.com.
- 14."My High School: W. T. White HS famous alumni," The Dallas Morning News sports section online.
- 15.Gretel C. Kovach. "Q&A with Vice Adm. John G. Cotton - 'My friends were murdered. So I'm doing it for them.' - Former American Airlines pilot sets out to make the Navy 'one team'," The Dallas Morning News, September 26, 2004, Sunday Reader section, page 6H.
- 16.Ken Stephens. "Baseball's lack of blacks: faster sports, inner-city troubles steer them away from game," The Dallas Morning News, May 28, 1989, Sports Day section, page 1B: "Calvin Murray has every skill a major league scout could want in a baseball player -- able to hit, hit with power, run, throw and field. At the very least, Murray, a senior at Dallas' W.T. White High School, will attend the University of Texas next fall on a baseball scholarship. But Murray, ranked the nation's No. 7 prospect by Baseball America, likely will be a high pick in the major league draft June 5 and might opt to sign a professional contract."
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