POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
POLYTECHNIC H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 1,209 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 87 teachers, POLYTECHNIC H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Polytechnic High School, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a historic institution within the Fort Worth Independent School District. Serving the Southeast Fort Worth community, the school is deeply rooted in the local neighborhood and carries a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular engagement. The campus is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to university studies, trade schools, or the workforce, by offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various athletic and student-led organizations.
As a member of the Fort Worth ISD, Polytechnic High School focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, school spirit, and community connection. The school leverages the district’s broader resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary for success in a global society. By maintaining a strong link between the classroom and the local community, "Poly" remains a central pillar for its students and families in the 76105 area.
For more information, contact POLYTECHNIC H S at (817) 814-0000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WORTH, TX 76105-1493
(817) 814-0000
http://www.fortworthisd.org
POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 1,209 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT WORTH ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,209
- Teachers:
- 87.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,209 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 22.7%
- White
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.