The brief
The top-rated high schools in Arlington are Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins (6.9/10), Tccse Early College H S at Timberview (6.9/10), and Martin H S (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 13 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Arlington, Texas has 18 high school directory listings spanning 9 school districts. Of 18 high schools in Arlington, 15 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 13 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. The average composite score among public schools included in this ranking is 5.4/10. The city also has 1 charter high school alongside its traditional public schools. Among 13 high public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.6:1. Our rankings identify Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins as the top-rated high school in Arlington, followed by Tccse Early College H S at Timberview and Martin H S. Schools with enough data are scored on student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — using data from the NCES and state education sources.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 16.9
- 26.9
- 36.8
- 46.5
- 56.1
- 65.9
- 75.8
- 85.6
- 95.4
- 104.1
All 13 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 13
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Newman International Academy of Arlington GibbinscharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 477student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades 7th–12th
- 2Tccse Early College H S at TimberviewMansfield ISDstudents 273student-teacher ratio 24.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Martin H SArlington ISDstudents 3,670student-teacher ratio 17.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Mansfield Summit H SMansfield ISDstudents 1,771student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Arlington Collegiate H SArlington ISDstudents 405student-teacher ratio 25.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Seguin H SArlington ISDstudents 1,562student-teacher ratio 13.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 7Bowie H SArlington ISDstudents 2,355student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Mansfield Timberview H SMansfield ISDstudents 1,827student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Arlington College and Career H SArlington ISDstudents 365student-teacher ratio 20.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Arlington H SArlington ISDstudents 2,501student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Lamar H SArlington ISDstudents 2,479student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Sam Houston H SArlington ISDstudents 3,177student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Venture Alter H SArlington ISDstudents 781student-teacher ratio 11.7:1grades 7th–12th
This list shows 13 of the 13 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Arlington. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 13 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
Newman International Academy of Arlington
477 students · 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 38% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 6.6
- Environment
- 8.8
- 2
Tccse Early College H S at Timberview
Mansfield ISD
273 students · 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 40% in Texas
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 7.8
- Environment
- 1.9
- 3
Martin H S
Arlington ISD
3,670 students · 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 41% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 7.8
- Environment
- 3.7
- 4
Mansfield Summit H S
Mansfield ISD
1,771 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 50% in Texas
- Academics
- 6.6
- Growth
- 7.5
- Environment
- 3.5
- 5
Arlington Collegiate H S
Arlington ISD
405 students · 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 57% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 3.7
- Environment
- 1.9
- 6
Seguin H S
Arlington ISD
1,562 students · 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 62% in Texas
- Academics
- 4.8
- Growth
- 3.7
- Environment
- 7.3
- 7
Bowie H S
Arlington ISD
2,355 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 65% in Texas
- Academics
- 4.0
- Growth
- 7.5
- Environment
- 4.9
- 8
Mansfield Timberview H S
Mansfield ISD
1,827 students · 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 70% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 2.7
- Environment
- 4.3
- 9
Arlington College and Career H S
Arlington ISD
365 students · 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 73% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 1.6
- Environment
- 3.7
- 10
Arlington H S
Arlington ISD
2,501 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 93% in Texas
- Academics
- 3.0
- Growth
- 2.9
- Environment
- 3.3
Questions
What is the best high school in Arlington, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins is the top-rated high school in Arlington with a composite score of 6.9/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Arlington, Texas?
Arlington has 18 high schools, including 1 charter schools. 15 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average high school rating in Arlington?
Among 13 Arlington high public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.4/10.
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Texas, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Texas, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Arlington high school rankings?
Arlington has 1 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
Explore more
- Best elementary schools in ArlingtonCurrent comparisons
- Best middle schools in ArlingtonCurrent comparisons
- All 120 schools in ArlingtonElementary, middle and high
- Texas schoolsStatewide rankings and city comparisons
- Our methodologyHow we calculate school ratings