Serving 854 students in grades 9-12, Western Hills 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Hills High School serves the west part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 68.2 square miles, with typical drives to the school taking around 10-15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 5.9 miles, with the furthest point being 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Hills High School's student population of 854 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
854 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Western Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Hills High School is 0.62, 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
#8007 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Hills High School's ranking?
Western Hills High School is ranked #8007 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Western Hills High School often compared to?
Western Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Western Hills High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Western Hills High School?
854 students attend Western Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Western Hills High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Hills High School offer ?
Western Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Hills High School part of?
Western Hills High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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