Eastern Hills High School is a four-year public high school in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The school is educating students in grades 9–12, as part of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Serving 1,184 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eastern Hills High School's student population of 1,184 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Grey, Royal blue
School Rankings
Eastern Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Hills High School is 0.59, 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
#7953 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Highlanders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Hills High School's ranking?
Eastern Hills High School is ranked #7953 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eastern Hills High School often compared to?
Eastern Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunbar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Hills High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eastern Hills High School?
1,184 students attend Eastern Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Eastern Hills High School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Hills High School?
Eastern Hills High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Hills High School offer ?
Eastern Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastern Hills High School part of?
Eastern Hills High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Eastern Hills High School located?
Eastern Hills High School is located in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadowbrook.
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