Martin High School

4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 3,789 students in grades 9-12, Martin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Martin High School's student population of 3,789 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 208 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,789 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
208 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2739 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Martin High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Martin High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Martin High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martin High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Martin High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martin High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Martin High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin High School's ranking?
Martin High School is ranked #2739 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Martin High School often compared to?
Martin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School, Mansfield Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin High School?
The graduation rate of Martin High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Martin High School?
3,789 students attend Martin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Martin High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin High School?
Martin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin High School offer ?
Martin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin High School part of?
Martin High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin High School located?
Martin High School is located in the West Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in West Arlington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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