Serving 1,934 students in grades 9-12, Arlington Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,934 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arlington Heights High School's student population of 1,934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,934 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arlington Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Heights High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7625 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Heights High School's ranking?
Arlington Heights High School is ranked #7625 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Arlington Heights High School often compared to?
Arlington Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paschal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington Heights High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arlington Heights High School?
1,934 students attend Arlington Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Arlington Heights High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Heights High School?
Arlington Heights High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arlington Heights High School offer ?
Arlington Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arlington Heights High School part of?
Arlington Heights High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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