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#4029 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 47% in state

Arlington College and Career H S

High School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX

An Arlington ISD high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4900 W ARKANSAS LN, Arlington, TX 76016

  • Math 64% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.74 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.7 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+38.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$11,746
Chronic Absenteeism2.5%

Students at Arlington College and Career H S score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arlington College and Career H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,701

Median home value

$311,200

Median rent

$1,854/mo

College educated

43.6%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Oakridge SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.3 mi631Compare →
Martin H SEnrollment path unverified6.99–121.6 mi3,670Compare →
Flint AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.7 mi84Compare →
Metro OpportunityEnrollment path unverified5.46–122.3 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Arlington ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#22 of 75
District spending per student
$11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlington College and Career H S is listed in ARLINGTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington College and Career H S

Arlington College and Career H S is a public high school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 365 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,029 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington College and Career H S

What grades does Arlington College and Career H S serve?

Arlington College and Career H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arlington College and Career H S?

Arlington College and Career H S has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington College and Career H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington College and Career H S is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington College and Career H S rank in TX?

Arlington College and Career H S ranks #4,029 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Arlington College and Career H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington College and Career H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arlington College and Career H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington College and Career H S has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Arlington College and Career H S a charter school?

No, Arlington College and Career H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlington College and Career H S a Title I school?

No, Arlington College and Career H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington College and Career H S?

81.9% of students at Arlington College and Career H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.5%
Area population (ZIP 76016)
31,191
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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