- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Worth, TX
Polytechnic H S
Federal NCES profile for Polytechnic H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970001901
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polytechnic H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Polytechnic H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polytechnic H S ranks #32 of 38 high schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Polytechnic H S grew from 1,277 students in 2022-23 to 1,382 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 481970001901 · Fort Worth, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,375 enr · 17.4:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Polytechnic H S grew from 1,277 students in 2022-23 to 1,382 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Polytechnic 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
- Arlington Heig
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
- This school
Polytechnic H S
1,375 students
What this shows Polytechnic H S reports 1,375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polytechnic H S compares
Polytechnic H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,375
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.2%
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 217 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
African American 14.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Polytechnic H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Polytechnic H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polytechnic 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
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~1,375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polytechnic H S
How many students attend Polytechnic H S?
Polytechnic H S has 1,375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,277 (2022-23) → 1,382 (2023-24), up 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polytechnic H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Polytechnic H S is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polytechnic H S?
91.6% of students at Polytechnic H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polytechnic H S?
The largest demographic group at Polytechnic H S is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polytechnic H S?
Polytechnic H S has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Polytechnic H S rank among high schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Polytechnic H S ranks #32 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 Polytechnic H S, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.