Haltom High School is a grade 9???2 high school located in Haltom City, Texas.
Serving 2,757 students in grades 9-12, Haltom 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 2,757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Haltom High School serves the west part of Fort Worth, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haltom High School's student population of 2,757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1858
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haltom 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 Haltom High School is 0.55, 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
#6014 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Buffalo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haltom High School's ranking?
Haltom High School is ranked #6014 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Haltom High School often compared to?
Haltom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birdville High School, Richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haltom High School?
The graduation rate of Haltom High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Haltom High School?
2,757 students attend Haltom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Haltom High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haltom High School?
Haltom High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Haltom High School offer ?
Haltom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Haltom High School part of?
Haltom High School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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