General	3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
General [Abstract]
General	General Dynacq Healthcare, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), is a holding company that through its subsidiaries in the United States develops and manages general acute care hospitals that principally provide specialized surgeries. The Company through its subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong also (1) provided healthcare management services to a hospital in China until February 28, 2011; and (2) invests in debt and equity securities, including short-term investments in initial public offerings and pre-initial public offerings. The Company through its United States subsidiaries (1) owns and operates one general acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas, and (2) owns one general acute care hospital in Garland, Texas, which was closed on September 30, 2011, and accordingly this business is classified as "Discontinued Operations" for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 (see Note below on Discontinued Operations). The Company is currently composed of two divisions: U.S. and Corporate.

General

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

General

Dynacq Healthcare, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), is a holding company that through its subsidiaries in the United States develops and manages general acute care hospitals that principally provide specialized surgeries. The Company through its subsidiaries in China and Hong Kong also (1) provided healthcare management services to a hospital in China until February 28, 2011; and (2) invests in debt and equity securities, including short-term investments in initial public offerings and pre-initial public offerings. The Company through its United States subsidiaries (1) owns and operates one general acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas, and (2) owns one general acute care hospital in Garland, Texas, which was closed on September 30, 2011, and accordingly this business is classified as "Discontinued Operations" for the quarter ended November 30, 2011 (see Note below on Discontinued Operations). The Company is currently composed of two divisions: U.S. and Corporate.