ARLINGTON H S

www.aisd.net/arlington-high-school

2,538 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arlington High School, located in the heart of Arlington, Texas, is the flagship institution of the Arlington Independent School District. As one of the oldest and most storied schools in the region, it holds a deep sense of tradition and community pride. The school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic program that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Arlington High School is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The "Colt" spirit is highly visible through its competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic expectations with a strong sense of school identity, Arlington High continues to be a central pillar in the Arlington community, dedicated to empowering its students to achieve success in an ever-changing world.

2,538

Total Students

162.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARLINGTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	700
Hispanic	1,221
Black	464
Asian	65
Two or More	66
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,221 (48.1 %)
White
700 (27.6 %)
Black
464 (18.3 %)
Two or More
66 (2.6 %)
Asian
65 (2.6 %)
American Indian
15 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

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)867-8100
Website:	http://www.aisd.net/arlington-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	162.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	141

* 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 9 808

Grade 10 656

Grade 11 551

Grade 12 523