The brief
The top-rated high schools in Fort Worth are Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa (8.6/10), World Languages Institute (8.4/10), and Young Women's Leadership Academy (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 38 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Fort Worth, Texas has 54 high school directory listings spanning 27 school districts. Of 54 high schools in Fort Worth, 42 are public schools with a comparable public-model composite score. This ranking includes 38 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules. 7 (18%) public schools included in this ranking are 7.0 or above. Across all 38 public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.5/10. Fort Worth has a notable charter school presence, with 7 charter high schools (13% of all high schools) offering alternatives to traditional public schools. Among 38 high public schools included in this ranking and a reported student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.9:1. Our rankings identify Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa as the top-rated high school in Fort Worth, followed by World Languages Institute and Young Women's Leadership Academy. 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.
- 18.6
- 28.4
- 38.2
- 47.9
- 57.9
- 67.4
- 77.3
- 86.9
- 96.8
- 106.7
All 38 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 38
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Im Terrell Academy for Stem and VpaFort Worth ISDstudents 454student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 2World Languages InstituteFort Worth ISDstudents 542student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades 6th–12th
- 3Young Women's Leadership AcademyFort Worth ISDstudents 436student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades 6th–12th
- 4Texas Academy of BiomedicalFort Worth ISDstudents 368student-teacher ratio 17.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Young Men's Leadership AcademyFort Worth ISDstudents 397student-teacher ratio 10.4:1grades 6th–12th
- 6Fort Worth Academy of Fine ArtscharterFort Worth Academy of Fine Artsstudents 416student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades 7th–12th
- 7James M Steele Early College H SNorthwest ISDstudents 257student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Harmony School of Innovation - Fort WorthcharterHarmony Public Schools - North Texasstudents 1,041student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades 6th–12th
- 9Iltexas Keller Saginaw H ScharterInternational Leadership of Texas (iltexas)students 809student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Elmer C Watson H SEagle Mt-Saginaw ISDstudents 95student-teacher ratio 8.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Benbrook Middle/high SchoolFort Worth ISDstudents 1,490student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 6th–12th
- 12Boswell H SEagle Mt-Saginaw ISDstudents 2,683student-teacher ratio 18.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Trimble Technical H SFort Worth ISDstudents 1,739student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Tarrant Co College South/fort Worth Collegiate H SFort Worth ISDstudents 340student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 15V R Eaton H SNorthwest ISDstudents 3,262student-teacher ratio 19.1:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Chisholm Trail H SEagle Mt-Saginaw ISDstudents 2,501student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Marine Creek Collegiate H SFort Worth ISDstudents 334student-teacher ratio 19.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 18North Crowley H SCrowley ISDstudents 2,933student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 19Reach H SCastleberry ISDstudents 34student-teacher ratio 8.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Timber Creek H SKeller ISDstudents 3,026student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 21Diamond Hill-Jarvis H SFort Worth ISDstudents 926student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 22Paschal H SFort Worth ISDstudents 2,147student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 23Arlington Heights H SFort Worth ISDstudents 1,940student-teacher ratio 16.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 24Carter-Riverside H SFort Worth ISDstudents 1,030student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 25Success H SFort Worth ISDstudents 544student-teacher ratio 25.9:1grades 9th–12th
This list shows 25 of the 38 high public schools meeting this ranking's coverage rules in Fort Worth. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa
Fort Worth ISD
454 students · 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 5% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 9.4
- 2
World Languages Institute
Fort Worth ISD
542 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 7% in Texas
- Academics
- 7.9
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 9.2
- 3
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Fort Worth ISD
436 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 10% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 6.9
- Environment
- 8.7
- 4
Texas Academy of Biomedical
Fort Worth ISD
368 students · 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 15% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 7.5
- Environment
- 5.7
- 5
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Fort Worth ISD
397 students · 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 15% in Texas
- Academics
- 8.2
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 9.2
- 6
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
416 students · 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 26% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 6.6
- Environment
- 8.5
- 7
James M Steele Early College H S
Northwest ISD
257 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 30% in Texas
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 4.5
- Environment
- 8.7
- 8
Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth
Harmony Public Schools - North Texas
1,041 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 38% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 5.5
- Environment
- 5.6
- 9
Iltexas Keller Saginaw H S
International Leadership of Texas (iltexas)
809 students · 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 41% in Texas · charter
- Academics
- 5.0
- Growth
- 8.5
- Environment
- 3.8
- 10
Elmer C Watson H S
Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD
95 students · 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 44% in Texas
- Academics
- 4.8
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 7.1
Questions
What is the best high school in Fort Worth, Texas?
In the current MySchoolScout comparison, Im Terrell Academy for Stem and Vpa is the top-rated high school in Fort Worth with a composite score of 8.6/10. 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 Fort Worth, Texas?
Fort Worth has 54 high schools, including 7 charter schools. 42 public schools have a comparable public-model composite score.
What is the average high school rating in Fort Worth?
Among 38 Fort Worth high public schools included in this ranking, the average is 5.5/10.
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 Fort Worth high school rankings?
Fort Worth has 7 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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