The teachers at this school are amazing they really care about their students.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
DHSis awesome, I went there for 2 years. it is clean, safe, and has good academics.
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Posted by a student on 04/16/09
My child recently graduated Duncanville High school. He attended K-12 in Duncanville. The High School has some real problems. There is no accountability within the administration or the staff, there are a few good teachers but most are seriously lacking. The security there is a joke. 4K students
... Read more under one roof and no one is in control. DHS is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. The staff and administration discourage parental involvement. And no one there has the time to deal with any issues. It's a joke. They barely have an 'acceptable' rating. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/11/08
My daughter graduated from DHS in 2005. I know it was a great experience for her. Moving from NC to Texas twice I think that the is was a true blessing. She learned more and was exposed to a lot of different things. DHS is an awesome school, keep up the good work.
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I'm an alumni of DHS and I think it's an awesome school. I learned so much from my teachers and peers. The diversity of the students prepares you for the real world. The teachers sincerely care about their students, and there's so many extracurricular activities that leaves no one out. There's a
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Posted by a other on 01/23/08
I am an alumni of Duncaville H.S. I think it is a great school. It has an awesome curriculum, I didn't think that when I was in school. However now I really appreciate and am grateful for all the wonderful teachers at D'ville High. They do a great job at preparing the students for the 'Real World'.
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Posted by a other on 01/15/08
my child is in band, and has been for 5 years previously. she loves it, despite the rigorous program. It encourages working as a team, and excells in musicality, and marching. The concerts are wonderful, and we have enjoyed all of them. the students are challenged to do well, and private teaching is
... Read more expected for the most part. As for the academics, they seem to be good. My child has some AP and some regular classes. In general, she has found that the aP classes are better, because of better behavior, and the more intense work. As long as the student is prepared to work hard, I believe that they can do well at DHS. As for extracurricular activities, there are many clubs, and many organizations to be involved in: athletics, languages, and others. I have heard that choir is also excellent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
Duncanville High School is an amazing school. The athletics have been stellar for decades, the band is top-notch, and the pre-professional courses are numerous. There is something for everyone at DHS. Culinary Arts, Drafting, Auto Mechanics, Cosmetics, Hotel and Restaurant Management; the list goes on
... Read more and on. The academic offerings are great as well. AP and Pre-AP classes have prepared me well. The one 'regular' class I took was not bad either, and that teacher had achieved a perfect score on his SAT. The school is very diverse, and white people are a minority. The dress code is a pain, but in the long run, it doesn't matter what miserable clothing you had to wear in high school. One student in my class achieved a perfect score on his ACT; several students were national merit scholars. The facilities are new and there is something for everyone at DHS. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/09/07
I jus recently graduated from Duncanville High School, and I'm glad that I graduated from Duncanville High School. Even though they focused on our dress code more than anything, the teachers and staff there made sure that we got the education we needed, and they made sure that we were ready for the world.
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Posted by a student on 08/28/07
We moved to the Dallas area from another state, and chose Duncanville partially based on reviews of the schools on this Website. Both the kids and I are well pleased, finding the school superior to the 'award winning' school they used to attend. It is well-managed, as safe as schools can be today, and
... Read more offers a good selection of classes. I am especially impressed with the contacts that the school has made allowing explorations of careers and access to college scholarships. I find it easy to contact teachers, get information from the school Website, and manage my kids' educational choices. Several assemblies were held to inform parents of opportunities for students, and they were well-attended. My kids aren't involved in extracurricular activities, but plenty is there if they want to. Read less
Astronomy, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Science, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
English
Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Duncanville schools — Duncanville High School is located at 900 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Duncanville TX 75116. 900 W Camp Wisdom Rd is in the 75116 ZIP code in Duncanville, TX The school district for Duncanville High School is the Duncanville Independent School District. Duncanville High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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