TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL
TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 387 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 23 teachers, TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
The **TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL Sciences (TABS)**, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is an innovative early college high school operated through a unique partnership between the Fort Worth Independent School District, Tarrant County College, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Designed for students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the academy offers a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with hands-on exposure to the biomedical field.
A defining feature of the school is its focus on college and career readiness; students have the opportunity to earn up to 60 hours of tuition-free college credit alongside their high school diploma. By leveraging its strategic proximity to the UNT Health Science Center, TABS provides students with mentorship, clinical observation, and internship opportunities that are rarely available at the secondary level. This collaborative model prepares graduates for competitive university programs and entry-level careers in healthcare, biotechnology, and medical research.
For more information, contact TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL at (817) 815-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WORTH, TX 76107-3010
(817) 815-1300
TEXAS ACADEMY OF BIOMEDICAL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 387 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT WORTH ISD
- Total Students:
- 387
- Teachers:
- 23.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 387 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.0%
- White
- 15.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Asian
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 69.5%
- Male
- 30.5%
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.