SAM HOUSTON H S

2000 SAM HOUSTON DR
ARLINGTON, TX 76014

3,208 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sam Houston High School, located on Sam Houston Drive in Arlington, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). Serving a large and diverse student population, the school is well-known for its rich history and deep-rooted presence in the East Arlington community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and dual-credit opportunities that allow students to earn college hours while still in high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sam Houston High School is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and strong extracurricular traditions. The school boasts a variety of student organizations, competitive UIL athletic programs, and highly regarded fine arts departments, including band, choir, and theater. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and holistic development, Sam Houston strives to equip its students with the skills, leadership experience, and community values necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized workforce.

3,208

Total Students

198.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	2,408
Black	556
Asian	91
Two or More	32
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
2,408 (75.1%)
Black
556 (17.3%)
White
103 (3.2%)
Asian
91 (2.8%)
Two or More
32 (1.0%)
American Indian
12 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-8200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	198.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,855
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,088

Grade 10 802

Grade 11 673

Grade 12 645