Cleveland High School vs. Tarkington High School
Should I attend Cleveland High School or Tarkington High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Tarkington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,804 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Tarkington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,804 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4911 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3169 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1005
160
Grade 10 Students
728
145
Grade 11 Students
619
106
Grade 12 Students
452
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
84%
14%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
10%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
