Western Hills High School is a secondary school located in Benbrook, Texas, United States, serving the city of Benbrook, portions of western Fort Worth, and unincorporated portions of southwestern Tarrant County. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District.
Serving 889 students in grades 9-12, Western 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Hills High School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Western 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 Western Hills High School is 0.63, 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
#8007 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Western Hills High School's ranking?
Western Hills High School is ranked #8007 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Western Hills High School often compared to?
Western Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Western Hills High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Western Hills High School?
889 students attend Western Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Western Hills High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Hills High School?
Western Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Hills High School offer ?
Western Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Hills High School part of?
Western Hills High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/1/2011
Would NEVER allow my child to live in this area, where are your morals? Are you people devil worshippers?
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