Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Arlington Collegiate High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlington Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arlington Collegiate High School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Arlington Collegiate High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Collegiate High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington Collegiate High School's ranking?
Arlington Collegiate High School is ranked #438 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arlington Collegiate High School?
405 students attend Arlington Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Arlington Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Collegiate High School?
Arlington Collegiate High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arlington Collegiate High School offer ?
Arlington Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Arlington Collegiate High School part of?
Arlington Collegiate High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Collegiate High School located?
Arlington Collegiate High School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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