According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in the area surrounding West Dallas Community School is less than $8500 annually with 74% of the residents living below poverty level.  The population in West Dallas is 96% minority with many of its children living in an environment of illiteracy, drugs, crime, teen pregnancy, and violence. Educationally, 66% of West Dallas residents over 25 years of age lack high school diplomas compared to 20% nationally.  The neighborhood high school has a dropout rate of more than 60%, conservatively figured.

Families living in West Dallas need an educational alternative, one that is on par with the best schools in the city, yet affordable. Tuition at West Dallas Community School is based on each family's ability to pay, with some only able to pay as little as $55 per month.  Of the school's annual budget ($2.7 million for 2010-2011), 91% is comprised of donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations with the remaining 9% from tuition income from families.  Learn more...