Serving 3,539 students in grades 9-12, Sam Houston 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Houston High School's student population of 3,539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 219 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
219 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sam Houston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston High School is 0.43, 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
#6773 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston High School's ranking?
Sam Houston High School is ranked #6773 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Houston High School often compared to?
Sam Houston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sam Houston High School?
The graduation rate of Sam Houston High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sam Houston High School?
3,539 students attend Sam Houston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sam Houston High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston High School?
Sam Houston High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston High School offer ?
Sam Houston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sam Houston High School part of?
Sam Houston High School is part of Arlington ISD School District.
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