South Hills High School is a 9-12 public high school in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. It is one of 14 zoned high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Serving 1,876 students in grades 9-12, South 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Hills High School's student population of 1,876 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
South 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 South Hills High School is 0.24, 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
#7648 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hills High School's ranking?
South Hills High School is ranked #7648 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Hills High School often compared to?
South Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Crowley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hills High School?
The graduation rate of South Hills High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Hills High School?
1,876 students attend South Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South Hills High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hills High School?
South Hills High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hills High School offer ?
South Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Hills High School part of?
South Hills High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
The administration is very informative.
Good discipline.
And great teachers!
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