Sam Houston High School vs. Arlington High School
Should you attend Sam Houston High School or Arlington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,208 students in grades 9-12, Sam Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,580 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,208 students
2,580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
198 teachers
159 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7435 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7005 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1088
792
Grade 10 Students
802
619
Grade 11 Students
673
612
Grade 12 Students
645
557
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
75%
50%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
3%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%