Serving 359 students in grades 9-12, Texas Academy Of Biomedical ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas Academy Of Biomedical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Texas Academy Of Biomedical's student population of 359 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Texas Academy Of Biomedical ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas Academy Of Biomedical is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2207 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Academy Of Biomedical's ranking?
Texas Academy Of Biomedical is ranked #2207 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas Academy Of Biomedical often compared to?
Texas Academy Of Biomedicalis often viewed alongside schools like Iuniversity Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texas Academy Of Biomedical?
The graduation rate of Texas Academy Of Biomedical is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texas Academy Of Biomedical?
359 students attend Texas Academy Of Biomedical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Texas Academy Of Biomedical students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Texas Academy Of Biomedical?
Texas Academy Of Biomedical has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Academy Of Biomedical offer ?
Texas Academy Of Biomedical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texas Academy Of Biomedical part of?
Texas Academy Of Biomedical is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Academy Of Biomedical located?
Texas Academy Of Biomedical is located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Arlington Heights.
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