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Arlington College and Career H S

Grades 09–12 · High · Arlington, TX · NCES 480870013677

At a glance

Reported students

340

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas high enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

558.5

Arlington College and Career H S: 340 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

17.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
309
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1

What the reported data says about Arlington College and Career H S

Arlington College and Career H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Arlington. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Arlington ISD. NCES reports 340 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.6%) and Black (19.4%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Arlington College and Career H S

  1. 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
26.5%
Students with disabilities
1.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
78.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White9.1%
  • Hispanic67.6%
  • Black19.4%
  • Asian2.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
  • Multiracial0.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Arlington College and Career H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Martin H S

High · Arlington ISD

09–123,5351.6 mi
Metro Opportunity

High · Fort Worth ISD

06–12732.3 mi
New Heights

High · Charter · New Heights

09–125882.7 mi
Dunbar H S

High · Fort Worth ISD

09–128212.8 mi
Young Men's Leadership Academy

High · Fort Worth ISD

06–124183.7 mi
Kennedale H S

High · Kennedale ISD

09–129433.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Arlington College and Career H S

What grades does Arlington College and Career H S serve?

Arlington College and Career H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Arlington ISD.

How many students attend Arlington College and Career H S?

Arlington College and Career H S reported 340 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 340 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Arlington College and Career H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Arlington College and Career H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Arlington College and Career H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

78.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Arlington College and Career H S in?

Arlington College and Career H S is part of Arlington ISD, based in Arlington, TX, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Arlington College and Career H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin H S (1.6 mi), Metro Opportunity (2.3 mi), New Heights (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.