The Dallas School District is a school district covering the Borough of Dallas and Dallas Township, Franklin Township and Kingston Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Dallas School District encompasses approximately 46 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 19,482. In 2009, the district residents' Per Capita Income was reported as $23,984 while the Median Family Income was $60,285. According to District officials, in school year 2007-08 the Dallas School District provided basic educational services to 2,760 pupils through the employment of 160 teachers, 103 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 11 administrators.
The district operates Dallas High School, Dallas Middle School, Dallas Elementary School and Wycallis Elementary School.
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