Bob E Griggs High School

Bob E Griggs High School in Haltom City, TX, is a small, specialized alternative high school within the Birdville Independent School District (Isd), serving 140 students in grades 9-12 with a mission focused on students who have struggled in traditional school settings.

This school operates on a "high-cost, high-touch" model, spending over $32,000 per student—more than triple the amount spent at nearby Birdville High School or Richland High School—and maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. Despite this intensive investment, the school faces significant challenges: its 4-year graduation rate is 62.7%, far below the 92-95% rates at other Birdville ISD high schools, and its dropout rate of 5.2% is over seven times the district average. Academic proficiency is low, with only 6.9% of students proficient in English I Reading and 20% in Algebra I, though the school shows relative strength in Biology (60% proficiency) and U.S. History (32% proficiency).

When compared to nearby alternatives, Bob E Griggs outperforms Winfree Academy North Richland Hills, a charter school just half a mile away that serves a similar at-risk population but has a 30.4% graduation rate and 21.1% dropout rate. However, it contrasts sharply with selective magnet schools like Im Terrell Academy For Stem And Vpa, which achieves a 98.9% graduation rate with lower per-student spending. For parents considering this school, the data suggests Bob E Griggs provides a critical safety net for students at risk of dropping out, offering intensive support that may prevent worse outcomes, though academic results remain critically low compared to traditional high schools in the area.