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TARRANT CO J J A E P

1850 WHITE SETTLEMENT RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76107ARLINGTON ISD →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 07–12Non-Charter
66
Students
Total enrolled
$14,300
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
37.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 141% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 66 students in grades 07–12 in FORT WORTH, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,300 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TARRANT CO J J A E P is a small high in FORT WORTH, Texas, serving grades 07–12 with 66 students. The district invests $14,300 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 37.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at TARRANT CO J J A E P

66
Total Students
37.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
2
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution49 male · 17 female
74%
26%
Male 74%Female 26%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 51 students
Student Composition
8%
61%
26%
Asian2%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black26%
Multiracial3%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480870008024

Academic Outcomes at TARRANT CO J J A E P

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 76107

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,300Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,300
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,292
Student Support$2,717
Administration$1,716
Operations$2,145
Other$1,430
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,300 spent per student, an estimated $6,335 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
57%
State government
23.9%
Local (property tax)
57.0%
Federal programs
19.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 37.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PEACH ELMOORE ELADAMS ELBEBENSEE EL
+10 more
↓
Middle
WORKMAN J HCARTER J HOUSLEY J HGUNN J H
+6 more
↓
High School
MARTIN H SSAM HOUSTON H SLAMAR H SARLINGTON H S
+2 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades07 – 12
Location—
CountyTarrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictARLINGTON ISD →
Phone: (817)332-1977
NCES ID: 480870008024
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT WORTH seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
1850 WHITE SETTLEMENT RD, FORT WORTH, TX 76107
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.