The brief
The top-rated high schools in Arlington are Arlington Collegiate H S (8.1/10), Mansfield Timberview H S (7.6/10), and Seguin H S (7.2/10), 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 17 high school directory listings spanning 9 school districts. Of 17 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. 3 (23%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 13 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 6.2/10. 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 Arlington Collegiate H S as the top-rated high school in Arlington, followed by Mansfield Timberview H S and Seguin 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.
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- 27.6
- 37.2
- 46.9
- 56.5
- 66.4
- 76.2
- 86.1
- 95.8
- 105.7
All 13 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 13
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Arlington Collegiate H SArlington ISDstudents 405student-teacher ratio 25.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Mansfield Timberview H SMansfield ISDstudents 1,827student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Seguin H SArlington ISDstudents 1,562student-teacher ratio 13.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Martin H SArlington ISDstudents 3,670student-teacher ratio 17.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Arlington College and Career H SArlington ISDstudents 365student-teacher ratio 20.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Newman International Academy of Arlington GibbinscharterNewman International Academy of Arlingtonstudents 477student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades 7th–12th
- 7Tccse Early College H S at TimberviewMansfield ISDstudents 273student-teacher ratio 24.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Mansfield Summit H SMansfield ISDstudents 1,771student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Arlington H SArlington ISDstudents 2,501student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Bowie H SArlington ISDstudents 2,355student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades 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
Arlington Collegiate H S
Arlington ISD
405 students · 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 15% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 1.9
- 2
Mansfield Timberview H S
Mansfield ISD
1,827 students · 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 26% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 4.3
- 3
Seguin H S
Arlington ISD
1,562 students · 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 33% in Texas
- Academics
- 5.9
- Growth
- 7.8
- Environment
- 7.3
- 4
Martin H S
Arlington ISD
3,670 students · 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 39% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 7.6
- Environment
- 3.7
- 5
Arlington College and Career H S
Arlington ISD
365 students · 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 47% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 3.7
- 6
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
Newman International Academy of Arlington
477 students · 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 49% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 7.5
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 8.8
- 7
Tccse Early College H S at Timberview
Mansfield ISD
273 students · 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 54% in Texas
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 1.9
- 8
Mansfield Summit H S
Mansfield ISD
1,771 students · 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 55% in Texas
- Academics
- 6.4
- Growth
- 7.1
- Environment
- 3.5
- 9
Arlington H S
Arlington ISD
2,501 students · 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 60% in Texas
- Academics
- 4.2
- Growth
- 6.2
- Environment
- 3.3
- 10
Bowie H S
Arlington ISD
2,355 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 62% in Texas
- Academics
- 3.8
- Growth
- 5.4
- Environment
- 4.9
Questions
What is the best high school in Arlington, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Arlington Collegiate H S is the top-rated high school in Arlington with a composite score of 8.1/10. 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 17 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 6.2/10.
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.
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