Sam Houston High School, nicknamed “Big Sam” opened in 1963 in the fall semester. The first graduating class graduated in the spring of 1965. The school’s original location was on Browning Drive but has moved to an updated campus off Sam Houston Drive in east Arlington. The school operates within the Arlington Independent School District and serves ninth through 12 grade students.
Sam Houston High School offers sophomores the ability to apply for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. If accepted, they complete intensive coursework in their junior and senior years. They will complete classes in six academic areas, including English and mathematics.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program also focuses on science, history, and world language. Students participate in an approved International Baccalaureate elective. Electives range from fine arts courses, like visual arts, film and dance. Other electives include taking a third language or studying within the technology field.
The school’s namesake is Samuel Houston. The American politician and soldier is widely known for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state and for being part of the victory at the battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texas’s independence from Mexico. The school celebrates this Texas history through its mascot, the Long Tall Texan, and the school colors red, white and blue.
Sam Houston High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2000 Sam Houston Dr,
Arlington, TX
Arlington Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Fernando Benavides
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
80%
Niche Grade
C+
B
B
C+
C+
B-
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
208
Full Time Teachers
208
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
9.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
2%
State Average
9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
165:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
19.9%
White
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington
822 Students
Texas A&M University
430 Students
University of North Texas
425 Students
University of Texas - Austin
405 Students
Tarrant County College
346 Students
Texas Christian University
314 Students
University of Houston
285 Students
Texas State University
260 Students
Baylor University
252 Students
Texas Woman's University
225 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
191 Students
Business
155 Students
Psychology
131 Students
Biology
108 Students
Computer Science
81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
75 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
66 Students
Education
49 Students
Architecture
46 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/20/2024
I would like for sam houston to be more strict about the rules , and how all these problems students have that can be avoided .
2/22/2024
Sam Houston, from what I first heard, was 'ghetto,' impoverished and prone to fights (as if it was not any other school). However, what I found was that it was just a normal school with a bad shell. Within it, there were many things to improve on overall, but the student experience I've had here was nothing short of promising.
1/22/2024
Overall Sam Houston has been a great experience, i'd say this is fully thanks to the teachers at Sam Houston.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/10/2024
Someone needs to write an updated review of this school.* Do students want to learn or do students just want a free-period to hang-out?* Are the students respectful to teachers?* Since when is it allowed for a student to be on their cell phones during class?
9/30/2016
excellent school my kid is at sam and she is always happy good teachers and good students makes sam better.
7/14/2016
I am a student at this school and honestly some of the teachers here can't teach. My first year of Geometry was bad she did not ask if everyone was on the same page or explain the homework and I had to take tutoring some days. I never went to tutoring till then. Second the school is awfully crowded...
11/21/2014
Best school in Texas, AISD, and best principal!! Love the school spirit and students. Its grown to be a better school year after year
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Harvest Hills
List Price Range
$172K - $368K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$285,612
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Household Income
$54,799
% of College Grads
14.3%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,607 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.9%
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