Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School is a school in Fort Worth, Texas, United States which serves grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District. The current principal is Manuel De La Cruz.
Serving 877 students in grades 9-12, Diamond Hill-jarvis 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 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School serves the northern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School's student population of 877 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
877 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8054 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Scarlet
School Mascot
Diamond Hill-jarvis Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School's ranking?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is ranked #8054 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Diamond Hill-jarvis High School often compared to?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metro Opportunity, North Side High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
The graduation rate of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
877 students attend Diamond Hill-jarvis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Hill-jarvis High School offer ?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School part of?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School located?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is located in the Diamond Hill neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Diamond Hill.
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