Summary:
New Heights is a single high school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving grades 9 through 12 with 588 students, and it is part of the New Heights district, which holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the 51st percentile among Texas districts. New Heights itself ranks in the 50th percentile of Texas high schools, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. The school shows a clear academic split: it excels in science, with 78.95% of students proficient in Biology—well above the state average of 70.51%—but struggles significantly in math, with only 41.18% proficient in Algebra I, which is 12.85 percentage points below the state average. English II Reading proficiency sits at 55.56%, slightly below the state's 59.88%.
A standout finding is the massive 37.77 percentage point gap between Biology and Algebra I proficiency, suggesting a strong science department but a math department that may need additional support. Interestingly, while the school's Algebra I score is below the state average, it is dramatically higher than its district average of 23.26%, making New Heights a relative bright spot for math within its own district. The student-to-teacher ratio is a very high 32.3:1, indicating large class sizes that likely hinder individualized instruction, especially in challenging subjects like math. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch is not reported, which is a notable gap in understanding the school's socioeconomic context.
For parents, the key takeaway is that New Heights offers strong science education but has a clear weakness in math that requires attention. The high student-to-teacher ratio is a practical concern that may affect how much personal support your child receives. The school's overall ranking is average, but its performance varies sharply by subject, so it is important to consider your child's academic strengths and needs. The district is rated slightly above average, and the school's math performance, while below state norms, is a standout within its own district.
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