Enrollment
1,375
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481970001901
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 38
- high schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Polytechnic H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Polytechnic H S
Polytechnic H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 1,375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 48% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,375 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students) and Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students) alongside Polytechnic H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Polytechnic H S compares
Polytechnic H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Worth Isd, which includes Polytechnic H S.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Polytechnic H S a good school?
Polytechnic H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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