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SAM HOUSTON H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
ARLINGTON, Texas · ARLINGTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,208
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
SAM HOUSTON H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
3,208
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
90%+25.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

SAM HOUSTON H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in ARLINGTON, Texas. The school enrolls 3,208 students. It is part of the ARLINGTON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,208 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictARLINGTON ISD
County48439
CityARLINGTON
ZIP76014
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480870000249

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,208
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino72.5%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian19.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
3.9%
Asian
19.1%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)