ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,898 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arlington Heights High School, located at 4501 W Fwy in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic public secondary school serving the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Known for its long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. As part of the Fort Worth ISD, the campus focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through rigorous coursework, college-readiness initiatives, and career and technical education pathways.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, often referred to as the "Yellow Jackets." By leveraging its location near the heart of Fort Worth, Arlington Heights High School provides its diverse student body with access to various community resources and partnerships. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific academic offerings, district policies, and ongoing campus news by visiting the official Fort Worth ISD website at [www.fortworthisd.org](http://www.fortworthisd.org).

1,898

Total Students

118.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	962
Black	470
Asian	15
Two or More	66
American Indian	3

Hispanic
962 (50.7%)
Black
470 (24.8%)
White
382 (20.1%)
Two or More
66 (3.5%)
Asian
15 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-1000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 509

Grade 10 492

Grade 11 474

Grade 12 423