ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,934 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).

1,934

Total Students

121.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	1,004
Black	445
Asian	24
Two or More	47
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,004 (51.9 %)
Black
445 (23.0 %)
White
410 (21.2 %)
Two or More
47 (2.4 %)
Asian
24 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	1,934
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
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 9 580

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 403