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New Heights

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New Heights ranks 1010 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

1010^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 50% of Texas high schools

Summary

New Heights in Fort Worth, TX, is a high school serving 588 students in grades 9 through 12, operating as its own single-school district (New Heights). The school holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 50th percentile statewide, placing it exactly at the average for Texas high schools. This is a notable achievement given its location, as it significantly outperforms nearby traditional schools like Dunbar High School (13th percentile) and Eastern Hills High School (12th percentile), though it trails specialized academies such as Arlington College And Career High School (91st percentile).

New Heights shows a clear strength in science, with a Biology proficiency rate of 78.95% that surpasses both the district (73.68%) and state (70.51%) averages. This is a stark contrast to nearby schools like Polytechnic High School (27.51%) and Eastern Hills High School (37.22%). However, the school faces a significant challenge with a student-to-teacher ratio of 32.3:1, which is more than double that of most neighboring schools (e.g., Dunbar High School at 14.8:1 and Martin High School at 18:1), suggesting larger class sizes and potentially less individualized attention. Additionally, Algebra I is a clear weakness, with a 41.18% proficiency rate well below the state average of 54.03%.

The school demonstrates strong outcomes for its Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the 67th and 58th percentiles respectively for these subgroups. This is particularly impressive given the high-poverty context of the surrounding area. While the school performs well for these groups, it ranks in the 12th percentile for its White students, a disparity worth noting. For families in the area, New Heights represents a solid choice over the traditional Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) high schools, but may not match the specialized programs offered by nearby academies. The school's unique profile—strong in Biology, challenged in math, and serving a diverse student body with notable success for certain subgroups—makes it a school worth investigating further.

588

Students ?

32.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

5901 FitzHugh Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76119

(737) 347-3929

District: New Heights

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.2%

African American:

22.8%

White:

22.6%

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At a glance

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 13 pts below the Texas average

!Large classes — about 32 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg49%

Texas avg61%

1,010^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 50%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

466^th of 951New Heights among Texas districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2026)55th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)40th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)12th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology79%+8 vs state

English II Reading56%-4 vs state

Algebra I41%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
New Heights	Public, Charter	9-12	5901 FitzHugh Ave	Fort Worth	76119	Tarrant County	New Heights	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(737) 347-3929	588	18	32.3		133 (22.6%)	134 (22.8%)	313 (53.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	47.7	1010^th of 2009 public high schools	49.7%					(n/a)	41.2	79.0		55.6
Dunbar High School	Public	9-12	5700 Ramey Ave	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3000	821	55	14.8	92.6%	19 (2.3%)	477 (58.1%)	297 (36.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.8%)	13.2	1757^th of 2009 public high schools	12.5%		12	1749^th of 1974 public high schools	11.4%	8	16.3	43.0	23.2	29.0	55.2								$12,142
Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	5100 Willie	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3400	418	37	11.2	74.4%	31 (7.4%)	164 (39.2%)	200 (47.8%)	13 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	67.6	485^th of 2009 public high schools	75.9%		65.5	536^th of 1974 public high schools	72.8%	51	55.1	72.6	70.4	83.3	84.6	55.0	60.3	55.7	42.9	12.7	57.1	40.3	$15,594
Eastern Hills High School	Public	9-12	5701 Shelton St	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-4000	1,189	77	15.4	89.2%	48 (4.0%)	523 (44.0%)	552 (46.4%)	20 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (3.4%)	12	1764^th of 2009 public high schools	12.2%		13.7	1717^th of 1974 public high schools	13.0%	47	12.5	37.2	21.6	33.5	52.6								$10,300
Metro Opportunity	Public	6-12	2801 Patino Rd	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 814-6700	73	14	5.2	95.9%	4 (5.5%)	33 (45.2%)	34 (46.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)													$52,948
Arlington College And Career High School	Public	9-12	4900 W Arkansas Ln	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 515-3550	340	19	17.8	78.2%	31 (9.1%)	66 (19.4%)	230 (67.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	81.2	186^th of 2009 public high schools	90.7%		81.8	188^th of 1974 public high schools	90.5%	2	62.5	86.5	80.8	93.4	85.5								$7,706
Paint Rock Panther Academy	Public	7-12	3712 Wichita St	Fort Worth	76119	Tarrant County	Paint Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 732-4314	23	5	5.0		12 (52.2%)	5 (21.7%)	6 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.6	1994^th of 2009 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)			0.0										$55,649
Uplift Mighty Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3700 Mighty Mite Dr	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 288-3800	402	27	14.8	88.3%	3 (0.7%)	72 (17.9%)	316 (78.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	24.3	1589^th of 2009 public high schools	20.9%		23.3	1552^nd of 1974 public high schools	21.4%	37	16.7	50.0	38.8	46.7	51.4								$11,825
Polytechnic High School	Public	9-12	1300 Conner Ave	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 814-0000	1,375	82	16.8	91.3%	25 (1.8%)	199 (14.5%)	1,127 (82.0%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.6%)	5.4	1874^th of 2009 public high schools	6.7%		5.2	1854^th of 1974 public high schools	6.1%	20	10.9	27.5	10.6	23.0	38.7								$9,494
Martin High School	Public	9-12	4501 W Pleasant Ridge Rd	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8600	3,535	196	18.0	42.4%	1,344 (38.0%)	693 (19.6%)	988 (27.9%)	326 (9.2%)	15 (0.4%)	9 (0.3%)	160 (4.5%)	62.9	599^th of 2009 public high schools	70.2%		65.3	540^th of 1974 public high schools	72.6%	59	49.8	72.2	65.5	68.2	77.2								$8,129

Frequently Asked Questions about New Heights

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How many students attend New Heights?

In the 2024-25 school year, 588 students attended New Heights.

What is the racial makeup of New Heights?

Students at New Heights are 53% Hispanic, 23% African American, 23% White.

Is New Heights a good school?

New Heights ranks 1010^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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