Summary:
The Arlington Independent School District (Isd) oversees 10 high schools serving grades 9-12 in the Arlington, Texas area, ranging from large comprehensive campuses to specialized academies and alternative schools.
The district's standout performers are its specialized academies. Arlington Collegiate High School and Arlington College And Career High School rank in the top 10% of Texas high schools, with perfect 100% graduation rates and exceptional test scores, despite serving a high-poverty student population. Among traditional comprehensive schools, Martin High School is the clear leader, earning a 4-star rating with the highest graduation rate (95.4%) and lowest dropout rate (0.7%) in its category. In contrast, Sam Houston High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 14th percentile with a 78.1% graduation rate and 3.6% dropout rate. The middle tier includes Arlington High School, Lamar High School, Bowie High School, and Seguin High School, which generally perform below state averages but show variability, with Seguin demonstrating a notable upward trend in its ranking.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. The highest-performing school, Arlington Collegiate High School, has the lowest per-student spending ($6,870), while the lowest-performing alternative schools, Venture Alter High School and Turning Point Secondary School, spend significantly more per student. The district's alternative schools serve students who have struggled in traditional settings, and while their test scores are low, Turning Point's 0% dropout rate highlights its success in keeping students on track to graduate. Overall, the district ranks in the 30th percentile statewide, indicating substantial room for improvement across most of its traditional high schools.
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