Lake Worth High School is a public high school located in the city of Lake Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County, United States and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Lake Worth Independent School District located in west central Tarrant County.
Serving 961 students in grades 9-12, Lake Worth 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Worth High School's student population of 961 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth High School is 0.61, 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
#7629 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bullfrog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Worth High School's ranking?
Lake Worth High School is ranked #7629 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Worth High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Worth High School is 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lake Worth High School?
961 students attend Lake Worth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lake Worth High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Worth High School?
Lake Worth High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Worth High School offer ?
Lake Worth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Worth High School part of?
Lake Worth High School is part of Lake Worth Independent School District.
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