Haltom High School

5501 N Haltom Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,785 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,785 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Haltom High School's student population of 2,785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 170 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,785 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Haltom High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haltom High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5654 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Haltom High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Haltom High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Haltom High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Haltom High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Haltom High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Haltom High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Haltom High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Haltom High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Haltom High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Haltom High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #5654 out of 8,188 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 Richland High School, Birdville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Haltom High School?
2,785 students attend Haltom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Haltom High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 16:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,785 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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