Nichols J High School
Tel:
(682)867-2600
- Nichols J High School serves 843 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Nichols J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nichols J High School's student population of 843 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 843 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nichols J High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nichols J High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5253 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | 48% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nichols J High School is Uplift Summit International High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jean Massieu Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Peach Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Peach Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 831 students
0.4 miles
2020 Baird Farm Rd
Arlington, TX 76006
(682)867-6100 0.4 PK-6 831 - Arlington Ellis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 671 students
0.8 miles
2601 Shadow Rdg Dr
Arlington, TX 76006
(682)867-7900 0.8 PK-6 671 - Arlington Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy Grades: K-6 | 413 students
1.6 miles
2001 Van Buren Dr
Arlington, TX 76011
(682)267-3500 1.6 K-6 413 - Arlington Sherrod Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 658 students
1.6 miles
2626 Lincoln Dr
Arlington, TX 76006
(682)867-3700 1.6 PK-6 658 - Dallas Uplift Summit International High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 438 students
1.7 miles
1301 N Center St
Dallas, TX 75207
(817)287-5121 1.7 9-12 438
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