POLYTECHNIC H S

www.fortworthisd.org

1,277 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,277

Total Students

79.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POLYTECHNIC H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1,026
Black	216
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,026 (80.3 %)
Black
216 (16.9 %)
White
18 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.6 %)
Two or More
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

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)814-0000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 511

Grade 10 313

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 243