Arlington College And Career High School

Summary:

Arlington College And Career High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Arlington, Texas, with a diverse student population of 381. This standout school consistently outperforms the district and state averages, ranking among the top 100 high schools in Texas for the past two years.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 85.45% proficiency in Algebra I, 96.81% in English II Reading, and 89.36% in U.S. History on the STAAR End-of-Course exams - significantly higher than the district and state scores. Arlington College And Career High School's performance is particularly strong for historically underserved student groups, ranking 55th out of 1,069 Texas high schools for African American students, 49th out of 1,820 for Hispanic students, and 38th out of 1,371 for English Language Learners. The school's low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4%, are also noteworthy.

When compared to other high schools in the Arlington Independent School District and surrounding areas, Arlington College And Career High School stands out as a high-performing outlier. For example, Lamar High School and Arlington High School, both larger schools in the same district, have significantly lower STAAR EOC proficiency rates and lower overall school rankings. The school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and high spending per student may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4900 W Arkansas Ln
Arlington, TX 76016

(817) 515-3550

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,976

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.3%

African American:

20.5%

White:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arlington College And Career High School ranks better than 95.5% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.59. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.3%), African American (20.5%), White (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington College And Career High School is 20. 8 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Arlington College And Career High School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington College And Career High School is $9,976, which is the 5^th highest among 9 high schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arlington College And Career High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington College And Career High School 89^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Arlington College And Career High School in the ranking list.)

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arlington College And Career High School

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Rank History for all students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.32	79^th	1961	96.0%
2024	88.59	89^th	1987	95.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.98	38^th	1371	97.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.19	46^th	1897	97.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.52	81^st	1891	95.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.09	358^th	1182	69.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.11	89^th	1913	95.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.09	55^th	1069	94.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.90	49^th	1820	97.3%

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Rank History for White students at Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.69	225^th	1576	85.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Arlington College And Career High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	6	23	4	75	0	3	111
2021	14	45	8	154	0	3	224
2022	16	68	8	214	0	2	308
2023	22	78	10	268	1	2	381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington College And Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	111	6.7	16.4	91.9
2021	224	14.0	16.0	89.3
2022	308	17.0	18.1	80.8
2023	381	19.0	20.0	84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arlington College And Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	111	6.7	16.4	91.9
2021	224	14.0	16.0	89.3
2022	308	17.0	18.1	80.8
2023	381	19.0	20.0	84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington College And Career High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$830 (8.3%)	$9,146 (91.7%)	$9,976

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington College And Career High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	381
African American	0	78
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	10
Hispanic	0	268
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	22
Two or More Races	0	2

Schools Near Arlington College And Career High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington College And Career High School	Public	9-12	4900 W Arkansas Ln	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 515-3550	381	19	20.0	84.5%	22 (5.8%)	78 (20.5%)	268 (70.3%)	10 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	88.6	89^th of 1987 public high schools	95.5%		88.3	79^th of 1961 public high schools	96.0%	10	85.5	76.0	88.6	96.8	89.4									$9,976	$830	$9,146
Martin High School	Public	9-12	4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8600	3,789	208	18.2	42.0%	1,520 (40.1%)	763 (20.1%)	1,011 (26.7%)	321 (8.5%)	24 (0.6%)	10 (0.3%)	140 (3.7%)	56.7	765^th of 1987 public high schools	61.5%		61.8	640^th of 1961 public high schools	67.4%	125	25.7	56.6	62.2	67.2	75.7									$8,334	$537	$7,797
Metro Opportunity	Public	6-12	2801 Patino Rd	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 814-6700	113	13	8.9	98.2%	4 (3.5%)	57 (50.4%)	50 (44.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)
Dunbar High School	Public	9-12	5700 Ramey Ave	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3000	864	55	15.5	94.7%	11 (1.3%)	536 (62.0%)	297 (34.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.5%)	10.9	1771^st of 1987 public high schools	10.9%		10.3	1744^th of 1961 public high schools	11.1%	27	1.8	13.1	17.2	28.0	57.8									$12,187	$1,688	$10,499
Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	5100 Willie	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3400	377	37	10.1	77.2%	22 (5.8%)	168 (44.6%)	167 (44.3%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	58.5	721^st of 1987 public high schools	63.7%		49.7	932^nd of 1961 public high schools	52.5%	211	45.3	43.6	59.6	85.5	87.1	49.4	57.4	60.9	24.7	31.7	48.1	24.7	39.1	$13,732	$1,337	$12,395
Kennedale High School	Public	9-12	901 Wildcat Way	Kennedale	76060	Tarrant County	Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 563-8100	1,002	66	15.1	50.7%	347 (34.6%)	275 (27.4%)	284 (28.3%)	34 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	56 (5.6%)	44.5	1065^th of 1987 public high schools	46.4%		41.3	1147^th of 1961 public high schools	41.5%	82	19.9	58.3	49.8	56.7	69.9									$10,842	$627	$10,215
Eastern Hills High School	Public	9-12	5701 Shelton St	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-4000	1,194	71	16.7	92.0%	47 (3.9%)	589 (49.3%)	498 (41.7%)	17 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (3.1%)	12.2	1751^st of 1987 public high schools	11.9%		10.1	1749^th of 1961 public high schools	10.8%	2	3.5	18.5	22.6	35.7	55.8									$12,048	$2,037	$10,011
Arlington High School	Public	9-12	818 W Park Row	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8100	2,538	162	15.6	67.1%	700 (27.6%)	464 (18.3%)	1,221 (48.1%)	65 (2.6%)	15 (0.6%)	7 (0.3%)	66 (2.6%)	38.9	1197^th of 1987 public high schools	39.8%		42.4	1125^th of 1961 public high schools	42.6%	72	14.4	52.6	41.5	53.4	74.6									$9,293	$794	$8,499
Lamar High School	Public	9-12	1400 W Lamar Blvd	Arlington	76012	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8300	2,546	165	15.4	75.5%	368 (14.5%)	895 (35.2%)	1,143 (44.9%)	49 (1.9%)	10 (0.4%)	6 (0.2%)	75 (2.9%)	24.2	1545^th of 1987 public high schools	22.2%		26.1	1470^th of 1961 public high schools	25.0%	75	9.7	43.6	36.3	43.8	56.1									$9,818	$672	$9,145
Newman International Academy Of Arlington Gibbins	Public, Charter	7-12	1111 Gibbins Rd	Arlington	76011	Tarrant County	Newman International Academy Of Arlington	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 207-5265	462	33	13.9	53.9%	118 (25.5%)	173 (37.4%)	123 (26.6%)	32 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	69.4	440^th of 1987 public high schools	77.9%		65.2	555^th of 1961 public high schools	71.7%	115	39.8	81.6	80.8	79.1	74.4		54.9	70.2		30.2	46.6	41.5	24.5	$12,244	$615	$11,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington College And Career High School

Is Arlington College And Career High School a good school?

Yes! Arlington College And Career High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 89^th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Arlington College And Career High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Arlington College And Career High School.

What is the racial makeup of Arlington College And Career High School?

Students at Arlington College And Career High School are 70% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% White, 3% Asian.

What district is Arlington College And Career High School in?

Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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