For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 601 students in Haltom City, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX are Idea Achieve College Preparatory and Shannon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haltom City, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Haltom City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Haltom City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shannon High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Haltom City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Achieve College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Thomas Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Gr: 6-10 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Shannon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Haltom City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Gr: PK-5
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Gr: K-12
Tarrant Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Gr: 10 | 1 student
3701 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX include Idea Achieve College Preparatory and Shannon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Haltom City?
2 public high schools are located in Haltom City.
What is the racial composition of students in Haltom City?
Haltom City public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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