John Foster Dulles High School, more commonly known as Dulles High School, is a high school in Sugar Land, Texas. It was the first site purchase and new build, in the 1950s, of the newly formed Fort Bend Independent School District, which held its first graduation in 1960.
Serving 2,291 students in grades 9-12, Dulles High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dulles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Dulles High School's student population of 2,291 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Dulles High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dulles High School is 0.74, 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
#2273 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
39%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Big Red
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dulles High School's ranking?
Dulles High School is ranked #2273 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dulles High School often compared to?
Dulles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clements High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dulles High School?
The graduation rate of Dulles High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dulles High School?
2,291 students attend Dulles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dulles High School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dulles High School?
Dulles High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dulles High School offer ?
Dulles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dulles High School part of?
Dulles High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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