Excellent
#317 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 4% in state
Reach H S
High School · Castleberry ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Castleberry ISD high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1101 MERRITT, Fort Worth, TX 76114
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Reach H S score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 46 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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 25 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reach 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$61,055
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T R U C E Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Premier H S - Fort Worth (jacksboro)Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Castleberry H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 8–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| St Augustin Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | 8–12 | 1.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
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.
Castleberry ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reach H S is listed in CASTLEBERRY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reach H S
Reach H S is a public high school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Castleberry ISD, serving approximately 34 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reach H S
What grades does Reach H S serve?
Reach H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Reach H S?
Reach H S has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach H S is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reach H S rank in TX?
Reach H S ranks #317 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Reach H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Reach H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Reach H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reach H S has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reach H S a charter school?
No, Reach H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reach H S a Title I school?
No, Reach H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reach H S?
94.1% of students at Reach 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
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Phone
- (817) 252-2390
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 76114)
- 26,665
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76114; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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