Sam Houston High School
Tel:
(682)867-8200
- Sam Houston High School serves 3,728 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (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 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Sam Houston High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Sam Houston High School's student population of 3,728 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 248 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,728 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 248 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sam Houston High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sam Houston High School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. 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 | #7565 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 79% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Sam Houston High School is Newcomer Center (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is International Leadership Of Texas-arlington Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 870 students
0.3 miles
2350 Sherry
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2130 0.3 PK-6 870 - Arlington Goodman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 612 students
0.6 miles
1400 Rebecca Ln
Arlington, TX 76014
(682)867-2200 0.6 PK-6 612 - Arlington Atherton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 644 students
0.7 miles
2101 Overbrook Dr
Arlington, TX 76014
(682)867-4900 0.7 PK-6 644 - Arlington Rankin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 683 students
0.7 miles
1900 Oleander Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2800 0.7 PK-6 683 - Arlington Johns Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 715 students
0.8 miles
1900 Sherry St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2500 0.8 PK-6 715
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