Sam Houston High School

Arlington Independent School District

Arlington, Texas

3,370 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(682)867-8200 School Website

3,370

Students

16.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,030

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

B-

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

29%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

79%

A-

Good

Reading Proficiency

26%

Below Avg

Math Proficiency

23%

Below Avg

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Sam Houston High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Sam Houston High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window

+4 more state assessments this school year

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After Sam Houston High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

University of Texas - Arlington

University of North Texas

Texas A&M University

University of Texas - Austin

Texas Christian University

Tarrant County College

University of Houston

Baylor University

Popular Majors

Nursing

Business

Psychology

Biology

Computer Science

Pre-Medicine Studies

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

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School Details

Address

2000 Sam Houston Dr, Arlington, TX 76014

Phone

(682)867-8200

Website

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District

Arlington Independent School District

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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