Arlington Heights High School is a secondary school located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The school serves grades 9 through 12, and is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District. Its mascot is the Yellow Jacket and its colors are blue and gold.
Serving 1,898 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,898 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (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 1,898 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,898 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Arlington Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 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
#7667 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
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%
6%
Hispanic
51%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Heights High School's ranking?
Arlington Heights High School is ranked #7667 out of 8,096 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arlington Heights High School?
1,898 students attend Arlington Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Arlington Heights High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% 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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