Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School is a school in Fort Worth, Texas, United States which serves grades 9 through 12. The school is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District. The current principal is Manuel De La Cruz.
Serving 926 students in grades 9-12, Diamond Hill-jarvis 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 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School's student population of 926 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
Black, Scarlet
School Rankings
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is 0.13, 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
#8149 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Diamond Hill-jarvis Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School's ranking?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is ranked #8149 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Diamond Hill-jarvis High School often compared to?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Side High School, Metro Opportunity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
The graduation rate of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
926 students attend Diamond Hill-jarvis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Hill-jarvis High School?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Hill-jarvis High School offer ?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School part of?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Diamond Hill-jarvis High School located?
Diamond Hill-jarvis High School is located in the Diamond Hill neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 5 other public schools located in Diamond Hill.
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