As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Diamond Hill-jarvis High School and Arlington Heights High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FORT WORTH ISD.
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School’s regular student population is 874 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Arlington Heights High School is 1,894 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16 students/teacher ratio.
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 73 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Arlington Heights High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 78 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 77 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 77 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Arlington Heights High School's one out of seven distinction is in Social Studies. Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 91.30% of student population, followed by African Americans (4.46%), Whites or Caucasians (2.97%), Two or More Races (0.57%), Asians (0.46%) and Native Americans (0.23%).
The student population at Arlington Heights High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 50.74%, followed by African Americans (24.82%), Whites or Caucasians (20.06%), Two or More Races (3.48%), Asians (0.74%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, Diamond Hill-jarvis High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 94.51% compared to 67.85% at Arlington Heights High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 60.76% of its student population compared to 22.33% at Arlington Heights High School.
In addition, Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has 58.70% bilingual students, 16.02% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.76% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Arlington Heights High School with 20.64% bilingual students, 18.16% gifted and talented students and 9.82% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.46% | 39 |
| Hispanic | 91.30% | 798 |
| White | 2.97% | 26 |
| Asian | 0.46% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.23% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 874 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.51% | 826 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 60.76% | 531 |
| Total Students | 100% | 874 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.82% | 470 |
| Hispanic | 50.74% | 961 |
| White | 20.06% | 380 |
| Asian | 0.74% | 14 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.48% | 66 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,894 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 67.85% | 1,285 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.33% | 423 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,894 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.70% | 513 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.02% | 140 |
| Special Education | 10.76% | 94 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.53% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 874 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.64% | 391 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.16% | 344 |
| Special Education | 9.82% | 186 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.84% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,894 |
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School's 65 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.6 years. Arlington Heights High School's 118 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Arlington Heights High School has seven teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 24 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 38 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, male teachers outnumber the female teachers. Diamond Hill-jarvis High School employs 32 male teachers and 32 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Arlington Heights High School employs 51 male teachers and 67 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 17 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.54% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.00% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.38% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.46% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 43.69% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.08% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 65 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.82% | 7 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.07% | 24 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.62% | 38 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.67% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.92% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.82% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 119 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 49.38% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 50.62% | 33 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 65 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 43.51% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 56.49% | 67 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 17 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 119 |
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