For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 601 students in Haltom City, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX are Idea Achieve College Preparatory and Shannon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haltom City, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Haltom City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Haltom City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shannon High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Haltom City, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Achieve College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Thomas Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(956) 885-4700
Grades: 6-10
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Shannon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Haltom City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3001 Dreeben Dr
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
G E D (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6010 Walker St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tarrant Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6125 E Belknap St
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-5700
Grades: 10
| 1 students
3701 Layton Ave
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 547-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Haltom City, TX include Idea Achieve College Preparatory and Shannon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Haltom City?
2 public high schools are located in Haltom City.
What is the racial composition of students in Haltom City?
Haltom City public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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