Irma L. Rangel Young Women's Leadership School

The Danial "Chappie" James Campus in South Dallas is undergoing a major renovation estimated at $1,006,792. The project, filed under the name Irma L. Rangel Young Women's Leadership School, covers 66,230 sq ft of existing space at 1718 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard. Dallas Independent School District is the owner of record, with JR2 Architects, Inc. serving as the design firm. This renovation is significantly larger than the typical local project, with a scheduled build window of 302 days compared to the county median of 92 days.

Scope of Work and Cost Analysis

The scope includes comprehensive upgrades to safety and infrastructure, specifically fire alarm replacement, security infrastructure improvements, and the creation of a secure vestibule. Mechanical systems are being addressed with new IDF/MDF air conditioning, while aesthetic and functional updates include an orchestra room remodel, exterior lighting controls, pole light fixture replacement, and patio replacement. Although the estimated cost of $1,006,792 places it in the top quarter of Dallas County renovation filings, the cost per square foot is $15, which is below the county median of $72 per square foot for similar projects.

Public records indicate this project involves public funds and public land. It was registered with TDLR in August 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025 and finish by August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project remains in a status of Review Complete, with no final inspection data available to verify completion.

Dallas ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $105,659,900, including Obadiah Knight Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson HS. JR2 Architects, Inc. has designed six other registered projects totaling $10,509,526, such as George B Dealey Montessori Academy and George W. Truett Elementary School. The project is located in ZIP code 75210, where Census estimates indicate a population of about 7,458 and a median household income of $28,739. Nearby businesses include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Fiesta Mart #212.