Yavneh Academy of Dallas, a Modern Orthodox institution, is the only Jewish high school in the Southwestern United States that offers an education to students who are interested in lifelong learning in Judaism, yet who also want to be contributing members of the secular world.
Yavneh prepares students to be knowledgeable and committed Jews as well as educated and productive members of the secular world.
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 120 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 3% State avg.: 37% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 94% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 8 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1227 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Donald R. O'Quinn, Principal |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballBasketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Debate Team, Drama Club, Mock Trial Team, Newspaper - The Bulldog Prints, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Students Against Terrorism Debate Team, Drama Club, Mock Trial Team, Newspaper - The Bulldog Prints, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Students Against Terrorism, |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Mesorah High School For Girls (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bright Horizons at Medical City Dallas (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Horizons at Medical City Dallas (0.4 miles away)
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DallasBright Horizons at Medical City Dallas
Daycare / Preschool7701 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX, 75230
(972)661-0595Daycare / Preschool0.4 mi | 249 students | Gr. NS-K -
DallasMesorah High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)12712 Park Central Dr Ste B190
Dallas, TX, 75251
(214)420-19900.5 mi | 38 students | Gr. 9-12All-girls (Jewish) -
DallasDallas Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)8494 Stults Road
Dallas, TX, 75243
(214)349-8912(Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)0.9 mi | n/a students | Gr. 7-12 -
DallasCovenant School
(Christian)7300 Valley View Ln
Dallas, TX, 75240
(214)358-5818(Christian)1 mi | 468 students | Gr. K-12 -
DallasHoly Trinity Academy
(Greek Orthodox)13555 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX, 75240
(972)490-7060(Greek Orthodox)1.5 mi | 44 students | Gr. K-2
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