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#6788 of 8,552 schools in TX

Lake Worth H S

High School · Lake Worth ISD · Lake Worth, TX

A Lake Worth ISD high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4210 BOAT CLUB RD, Lake Worth, TX 76135

  • Math 16% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,817
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at Lake Worth H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

87%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Worth 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High9,065/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake 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

$70,590

Median home value

$250,600

Median rent

$1,210/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crossroads Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.5private8–121.2 mi39Compare →
Marine Creek Collegiate H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.7 mi334Compare →
Chisholm Trail H SEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.8 mi2,501Compare →
Premier H S - Fort Worth (jacksboro)Charter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–122.9 mi113Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Lake Worth ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$13,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Worth H S is listed in LAKE WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Worth H S

Lake Worth H S is a public high school in Lake Worth, TX, part of Lake Worth ISD, serving approximately 961 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,788 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Worth H S

What grades does Lake Worth H S serve?

Lake Worth H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Worth H S?

Lake Worth H S has an enrollment of approximately 961 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth H S is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Worth H S rank in TX?

Lake Worth H S ranks #6,788 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lake Worth H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Worth H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Lake Worth H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Worth H S has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Worth H S a charter school?

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

Is Lake Worth H S a Title I school?

No, Lake Worth H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Worth H S?

87.0% of students at Lake Worth 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
961
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 76135)
18,903
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 76135; 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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