For accelerated education, the William B.Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted is one of the premier and top-ranked schools in Texas.
The school, which serves about 500 students, consists of two of the Dallas Independent School District’s magnet schools. Students in grades fourth and fifth are served in the Vanguard while grades sixth through eighth attend the Academy. Both schools are rated exemplary by the Texas Education Agency.
Admission to the school is based on academic achievement. Students receive enhanced curriculum in language arts, foreign languages, math, science, social studies, humanities and computer science. Students are able to take part in a variety of extracurriculars, such as local and state math and science competitions, foreign language competitions, as well as opportunities to participate in band, orchestra, drama, art and more. The school is located in the heart of Uptown, near downtown Dallas, but serves students throughout the metro area.
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School Details
Students
312
Head of School
Tom Brandt
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
413:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
White
55.4%
Hispanic
24.4%
Asian
10.6%
Black
7.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/3/2025
It is a very good and worthy school.
6/14/2021
I am an anonymous students at Travis and I feel like my learning needs are addressed by the teachers and staff. I have made so many life long friends here, and I hope to make even more. The homework load is considerably light in my grade (remaining anonymous.) I recommend this school to any kids who...
10/29/2020
5 stars! My student is advanced, challenged and has fun daily.
5/25/2020
Nice going Travis Academy... get rid of one of your best teachers, the ONE teacher that my child could relate to and for what? Because one of the wealthy parents didn’t like them?? Really?! I might add that the leadership in this school is non existent, parents call the shots. Don’t send your kids h...
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About Uptown
List Price Range
$225K - $7.4M
Homes For Sale
105
Average Home Value
$888,606
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
84%
Household Income
$134,462
% of College Grads
84.1%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
3,254 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.7%
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