Serving 1,162 students in grades 7-8, Workman J 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Workman JH serves the southeast part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and some areas reaching up to 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Workman J High School's student population of 1,162 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Workman J 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 Workman J High School is 0.50, 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
#6486 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workman J High School's ranking?
Workman J High School is ranked #6486 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Workman J High School often compared to?
Workman J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ousley J High School, Young J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Workman J High School?
1,162 students attend Workman J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Workman J High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Workman J High School?
Workman J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Workman J High School offer ?
Workman J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Workman J High School part of?
Workman J High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Workman J High School located?
Workman J High School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in East Arlington.
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