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ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER H S

4900 W ARKANSAS LN, ARLINGTON, TX 76016ARLINGTON ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
381
Students
Total enrolled
$14,300
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 30% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 381 students in grades 09–12 in ARLINGTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,300 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER H S is a mid-sized high in ARLINGTON, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 381 students. The district invests $14,300 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER H S

381
Total Students
20.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution153 male · 228 female
40%
60%
Male 40%Female 60%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 322 students
Student Composition
70%
20%
Asian3%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino70%
Black20%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480870013677

Academic Outcomes at ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER H S

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 76016

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,300Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,300
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,292
Student Support$2,717
Administration$1,716
Operations$2,145
Other$1,430
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,300 spent per student, an estimated $6,335 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
57%
State government
23.9%
Local (property tax)
57.0%
Federal programs
19.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PEACH ELMOORE ELADAMS ELBEBENSEE EL
+10 more
↓
Middle
WORKMAN J HCARTER J HOUSLEY J HGUNN J H
+6 more
↓
High School
MARTIN H SSAM HOUSTON H SLAMAR H SARLINGTON H S
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyTarrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictARLINGTON ISD →
Phone: (817)515-3550
NCES ID: 480870013677
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ARLINGTON seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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92% FRL
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LAMAR H S
2,546 students · 09–12
● 50 opp75% FRL
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ARLINGTON H S
2,538 students · 09–12
● 46 opp67% FRL
High
BOWIE H S
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High
SEGUIN H S
1,529 students · 09–12
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Mid
WORKMAN J H
1,360 students · 07–08
90% FRL
Elem
PEACH EL
977 students · PK–06
● 42 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4900 W ARKANSAS LN, ARLINGTON, TX 76016
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.