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SOUTH HILLS H S

6101 MCCART, FORT WORTH, TX 76133FORT WORTH ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,880
Students
Total enrolled
91%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 5% vs nat'l
$15,887
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,880 students in grades 09–12 in FORT WORTH, Texas.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,887 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTH HILLS H S is a very large high in FORT WORTH, Texas, serving grades 09–12 with 1,880 students. The district invests $15,887 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 91% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTH HILLS H S

1,880
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
113
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,007 male · 873 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 1,699 students
Student Composition
87%
8%
Asian1%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino87%
Black8%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481970008026

Academic Outcomes at SOUTH HILLS H S

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
91
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
91%
State avg
89%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 76133

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,887Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,887
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,990
Student Support$3,018
Administration$1,906
Operations$2,383
Other$1,589
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,887 spent per student, an estimated $7,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
51%
State government
25.4%
Local (property tax)
51.0%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 91% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 90% 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
CLIFFORD DAVIS ELWESTPARK ELRIDGLEA HILLS ELSOUTH HILLS EL
+2 more
↓
Middle
ROSEMONT MIDDLEMCLEAN MIDDLEELDER MIDDLERIVERSIDE MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
PASCHAL H SARLINGTON HEIGHTS H SNORTH SIDE H STRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S
+9 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyTarrant County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFORT WORTH ISD →
Phone: (817)814-7000
NCES ID: 481970008026
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FORT WORTH seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FORT WORTH ISD
High
PASCHAL H S
2,141 students · 09–12
● 41 opp64% FRL
High
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS H S
1,934 students · 09–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
High
NORTH SIDE H S
1,721 students · 09–12
● 39 opp94% FRL
High
TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S
1,699 students · 09–12
● 29 opp91% FRL
High
O D WYATT H S
1,500 students · 09–12
● 33 opp93% FRL
High
BENBROOK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
1,487 students · 06–12
● 55 opp50% FRL
High
SOUTHWEST H S
1,285 students · 09–12
● 45 opp86% FRL
High
POLYTECHNIC H S
1,277 students · 09–12
● 33 opp95% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6101 MCCART, FORT WORTH, TX 76133
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.