DISD 2020 Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas, TX

The Dallas Independent School District is executing a $2,000,000 renovation at Wilmer Hutchins High School, located at 5520 Langdon Rd in Dallas, Texas. This specific filing, registered with TDLR in April 2025, covers a scope of work totaling 807 square feet. The project is classified as a Renovation/Alteration and includes specific upgrades to the building's security and infrastructure.

The construction schedule listed in the public record indicates a start date of August 2025 and a planned completion date of June 2026. Despite the passage of this scheduled end date, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current physical state of the site remains unconfirmed in the official accessibility records. The project status is listed as Review Complete.

Scope and Design

Alliance Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Connie Fleming. The detailed scope of work includes the installation of a new security vestibule and the replacement of band storage finishes. Additional work involves a full fire alarm replacement, upgrades to exterior lighting and controls, TAS upgrades, and the replacement of exterior opening sealant. These improvements target both safety and accessibility standards for the educational facility.

Context and Cost

The estimated cost of $2,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of renovation filings in Dallas County, significantly above the county median of $248,360. The calculated cost per square foot is $2,478, which is substantially higher than the county median of $72 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 304 days is also longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. This project is one of several recent filings by the Dallas Independent School District, which has six other registered projects totaling over $53 million in Dallas and Seagoville.

Located in Dallas County, the project site is near several commercial and industrial businesses, including Steelcase Regional Distribution Center and Daikin Comfort. The surrounding area, ZIP code 75241, has a population of approximately 33,598 residents according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $51,171, and the median owner-occupied home value is $162,900. The project involves public funds and public land, ensuring that the renovations align with state accessibility requirements.