- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Arlington Heights H S
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Heights H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970001830
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Heights H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #16 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Heights H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Heights H S ranks #16 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arlington Heights H S held near 1,940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.6 → 118.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481970001830 · Fort Worth, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,898 enr · 15.7:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Arlington Heights H S held near 1,940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.6 → 118.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arlington Heights H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- This school
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- O D Wyatt H S
O D Wyatt H S
1,499 students
What this shows Arlington Heights H S reports 1,898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Heights H S compares
Arlington Heights H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,898 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,898
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
African American 24.8%
White 20.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Arlington Heights H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Heights H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O D Wyatt H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Heights H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Heights H S
How many students attend Arlington Heights H S?
Arlington Heights H S has 1,898 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,934 (2022-23) → 1,940 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Heights H S is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Heights H S?
64.6% of students at Arlington Heights H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Heights H S?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Heights H S is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Heights H S?
Arlington Heights H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Heights H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Heights H S ranks #16 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Arlington Heights H S, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and South Hills H S (1,846 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.