Summary:
The six high schools in Fort Worth's 76107 zip code, all part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), serve grades 9-12 and present a dramatic range of academic performance, from a top-tier collegiate academy to specialized alternative schools.
The standout school is Marine Creek Collegiate High School, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide with a 98.8% graduation rate and the lowest per-student spending in the area ($7,444). In stark contrast, Success High School ranks in the bottom 12% with a 31.9% graduation rate and a 17.7% dropout rate. The Transition Center and Bridge Assoc have 0% graduation rates, while Detent Center also shows critically low metrics. Arlington Heights High School, the only large traditional school with 1,898 students, has a solid 90.3% graduation rate but struggles academically, with only 15% proficient in Algebra I.
A key takeaway is that high spending does not guarantee success: the Transition Center spends $30,504 per student yet has a 0% graduation rate, while Marine Creek spends the least and achieves the best results. The collegiate model at Marine Creek proves highly effective despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. Arlington Heights serves as the community's bellwether, showing that while students stay in school, academic proficiency—especially in math and reading—remains a significant challenge compared to state averages.
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