ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the ARLINGTON ISD school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 404 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Arlington Collegiate High School (ACHS), located in Arlington, Texas, is an innovative early college high school operated by the Arlington Independent School District in partnership with Tarrant County College. The school is designed to provide students with a unique academic experience that blends traditional high school coursework with college-level curriculum. By focusing on a rigorous, supportive environment, ACHS aims to help students graduate not only with a high school diploma but also with up to 60 hours of college credit or an associate degree, all at little to no cost to the students' families.

The school is structured to support students who may be first-generation college attendees or those who thrive in a smaller, focused learning community. By embedding students directly into a college-going culture, Arlington Collegiate High School emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and long-term academic success. Its mission is to bridge the gap between secondary and higher education, effectively streamlining the path to a bachelor’s degree and significantly reducing the time and financial burden typically associated with traditional university transitions.

For more information, contact ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S at (817) 515-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.