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#7909 of 8,552 schools in TX

Eastern Hills H S

High School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5701 SHELTON ST, Fort Worth, TX 76112

  • Math 6% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-37.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation6.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism60%

Students at Eastern Hills H S score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 18% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.1%

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 Eastern Hills 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), 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

$56,179

Median home value

$207,100

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

49.5%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Young Men's Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.66–121.6 mi397Compare →
Nolan Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private9–121.7 mi760Compare →
Dunbar H SEnrollment path unverified3.89–121.9 mi860Compare →
Christian Cottage PrepPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–102.3 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#103 of 131
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastern Hills H S is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastern Hills H S

Eastern Hills H S is a public high school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 1,184 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,909 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastern Hills H S

What grades does Eastern Hills H S serve?

Eastern Hills H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastern Hills H S?

Eastern Hills H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,184 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Hills H S is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastern Hills H S rank in TX?

Eastern Hills H S ranks #7,909 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Eastern Hills H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastern Hills H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Eastern Hills H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Hills H S has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eastern Hills H S a charter school?

No, Eastern Hills H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastern Hills H S a Title I school?

No, Eastern Hills H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Hills H S?

88.1% of students at Eastern Hills 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
1,184
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.0%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 76112)
44,379
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
32.5
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 76112; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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