Public high schoolGrades 9–12Arlington ISD

Sam Houston High School

2000 Sam Houston Dr, Arlington, TX 76014 · (682) 867-8200

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Up from a D (69) in 2025.
3,208students
16.2students per teacher
88.7%attendance
7thof 7 Arlington ISD high schools
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BBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
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Rating history

Sam Houston High School has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 80

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 65

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Sam Houston High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level57%
Meets grade level26%
Arlington ISD high schools: 44.7%
Masters grade level5%
87.5%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
92%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

3,208students in 2024–25Up 1% from 3,176 the year before
16.2students per teacher198 full-time teachers
18.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,598average teacher base pay
89.9%from low-income familiesArlington ISD high schools: 69.2%
53.6%English learners
9.8%in gifted & talented
40.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 75.1%African American 17.3%White 3.2%Asian 2.8%Two or More Races 1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Arlington ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Sam Houston High School.

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BArlington High SchoolArlington ISD · 88 · 2.6 mi BBowie High SchoolArlington ISD · 84 · 2.9 mi AJohn A Dubiski Career High SchoolGrand Prairie ISD · 95 · 3.1 mi PPark Row Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 2.8 mi PDr. R. W. Goines STEM AcademyPrivate · 5–12 · 3.0 mi PFielder Road Early Childhood CenterPrivate · PK–K · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Sam Houston High School

What is Sam Houston High School’s TEA rating?

Sam Houston High School earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (69) in 2025.

What grades does Sam Houston High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 2000 Sam Houston Dr in Arlington.

How many students go to Sam Houston High School?

3,208 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 3,176 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Sam Houston High School compare with other Arlington ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 7th of 7 Arlington ISD high schools. 29% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Sam Houston High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.