Rosie M. Collins Sorrells School of Education and Social Services is a magnet secondary school located in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Dallas Independent School District and is within the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center.
Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#830 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Fabulous Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School's ranking?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is ranked #830 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
The graduation rate of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
171 students attend Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School offer ?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School part of?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School located?
Rosie Sorrells Education And Social Services High School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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