Polytechnic High School

1300 Conner Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,331 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polytechnic High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Polytechnic High School's student population of 1,331 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
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School Rankings

Polytechnic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polytechnic High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7945 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
37%
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13%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
77%
53%
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Black
19%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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76%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polytechnic High School's ranking?
Polytechnic High School is ranked #7945 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Polytechnic High School often compared to?
Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar High School, Eastern Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Polytechnic High School is 76%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Polytechnic High School?
1,331 students attend Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Polytechnic High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polytechnic High School?
Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polytechnic High School offer ?
Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polytechnic High School part of?
Polytechnic High School is part of Fort Worth ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 76% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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