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DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL
8928 PALISADE DR., Dallas, TX, 75217
DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is a new construction project at 8928 PALISADE DR., Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2029. The project has an estimated value of $168.0M across about 310,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $168.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 310,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $542/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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116 days after the preceding date shown.
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731 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL
Dallas ISD is building a new high school at 8928 Palisade Dr., Dallas, TX 75217, with a scope designed to accommodate 2,000 students. The project, filed under the name Dallas ISD - W.W. Samuell High School, involves the new construction of a 310,000 sq ft facility. The estimated cost is $168,000,000, which calculates to $542 per square foot.
The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Brittany Lynn Cain Miller. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for January 2029. The scheduled build window is 731 days, which is longer than the county median of 243 days for new construction projects in Dallas County.
Scope and Design
Corgan is the design firm of record. The scope includes classrooms, science labs, special education (SPED), career and technical education (CTE), visual and performing arts, and athletics. This project involves public funds and public land. Dallas ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $28,888,383, including the Albert C. Black Auditorium and Solar Prep at JFK Learning Center. Corgan has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $839,300,000, including three projects in Fairfield, TX.
The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of Dallas County new construction filings. The $542 per square foot cost is above the county median of $125 per square foot. The project size of 310,000 sq ft is significantly larger than the county median of 9,634 sq ft for new construction.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 75217. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 84,578. The median household income is $52,987, and the median owner-occupied home value is $164,800. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied, with 25,534 housing units. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is a New Construction project located at 8928 PALISADE DR., Dallas, TX 75217 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $168.0M covering 310,000 sq ft. DALLAS ISD is the property owner and CORGAN is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the W.W. Samuell High School project targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for January 2029. It was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to start in January 2027.
Who is the design firm for the new high school?
Corgan is the design firm of record for this project. They are responsible for the architectural and design aspects of the 310,000 sq ft facility.
What is the estimated cost of the new construction?
The estimated cost is $168,000,000. This breaks down to $542 per square foot for the 310,000 sq ft building. This cost is above the county median for new construction.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Brittany Lynn Cain Miller is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing for this project. The project status is Project Registered.
What is DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL?
DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is a new construction project at 8928 PALISADE DR. in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL TO ACCOMODATE 2,000 STUDENTS. SCHOOL TO HOUSE CLASSROOMS, SCIENCE, SPED, CTE, VISUAL / PERFORMANING ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.
Is DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL open in Dallas?
DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2029 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL located?
DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL is located at 8928 PALISADE DR., Dallas, TX, 75217, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL?
DALLAS ISD is the property owner/developer of record for DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL?
CORGAN is the design firm of record for DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL cost and how big is it?
DALLAS ISD - W.W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL has an estimated construction value of $168.0M and approximately 310,000 square feet (about $542/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL TO ACCOMODATE 2,000 STUDENTS. SCHOOL TO HOUSE CLASSROOMS, SCIENCE, SPED, CTE, VISUAL / PERFORMANING ARTS, AND ATHLETICS.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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8928 PALISADE DR., Dallas, TX, 75217
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