School+of+Health+Professions+Dallas,+Texas

Status: NOT a miracle school Main Reason(s): This is a magnet school that has a selective admissions process. Probably shouldn't qualify for top 500 list for same reason.

http://www.newsweek.com/2011/06/21/ten-miracle-high-schools/school-of-health-professions-dallas-texas.html Campus ID for Texas AEIS 057905036

2010 Grade 9 152 Grade 10 135 Grade 11 134 Grade 12 121 (in 2006 there were 151 9th graders 20% attrition?) Economically Disadvantaged 72.5% Limited English Proficient (LEP) 0.9%

http://www.schooldigger.com/go/TX/schools/1623001273/school.aspx

http://www.dallasisd.org/schools/realtor_new.cfm?id_con=164

http://www.greatschools.org/texas/dallas/1829-School-Of-Health-Professions/
 * "I go to this school right now and they do** not tolerate slackers. Many of the students last semester got removed because of the low grades they were getting.

--Submitted by a student"

http://www.dallasisd.org/parents/magnet/appprocess.htm
 * Dallas Magnet School Application Process**

Step 1
Based on interests, talents, and aptitude, select up to two programs, one per school.

Step 2
Download and print magnet application from the Dallas ISD Web site or obtain an application from any Dallas ISD school, Parental School Choice Office Room 101 or the Magnet School Office Room 119 at 3700 Ross Ave. Applications for the vanguards and academies may be picked up at any elementary or middle school. Applications for magnet high schools may be picked up at any middle school or high school.

Step 3
//Note: The parent or legal guardian is responsible for submitting the application.//
 * Complete one magnet program application.
 * Submit application to the first-choice school beginning December 13 – 17 and January 3 -14
 * Include your most recent report card and last year's test scores (i.e. Iowa Test of Basic Skills, Stanford 9, TAKS).
 * Include an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan, if there is one, so that appropriate accommodations can be made during the magnet assessment.
 * Proof of parent/guardian residence (current lease, utility bill, etc.) must be submitted with the application.

Step 4
Key dates, times of events, and descriptions of the magnet assessment will be provided when the magnet application, report card, norm reference test scores, and proof of residence are submitted.

Step 5
Prepare for the magnet assessment and meet all deadlines. Follow all directions. Magnet assessment days are held December - February.

Magnet School Application Process
The number of seats available for each magnet program will be identified before the application process begins. Seats will be awarded based on the following formula: Qualified applicants who are not selected due to limited space will be placed on a rank-ordered waiting list.
 * 30 percent of the seats awarded districtwide by rank-ordering of applicants based on overall criteria score
 * 70 percent of the seats awarded within elementary learning community's geographic areas (adjusted proportionally for student population) by rank-ordering of applicants based on overall criteria score

http://www.dallasisd.org/parents/magnet/dismissal.htm Dismissal From Magnet Program

Dismissal from the Program
Students who do not maintain a 70 average in their cluster classes and/or meet promotion requirements jeopardize their retention in the magnet program. Parent conferences will be held to determine the student’s status for the ensuing year.

Admissions Requirements from pdf files Health Professions Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center Need a 75 overall GPA to apply. Must be above 40th percentile for reading and math On-site essay On-site interview and career choice inventory

This is not a 'miracle' school since it is selective in it's admissions requirements. This is a magnet school that requires students to submit standardized test results. Its good standardized test scores are not surprising. This is a great school, but it is not a miracle school by the way we defined it on the homepage. It can't be compared to the nearby failing school that did not have the option to reject students with low test scores.
 * CONCLUSION**