Best High Schools in Fort Worth Texas

High School education plays a crucial role in any student's life. Whether plans are to continue to post-secondary education, immediately enter the workforce and train through apprenticeships, a well rounded and positive high school experience can leave a lasting impact.

Fort Worth is full of well-rated High Schools that feature extensive lists of programs and extracurricular activities. Here are just some of the top schools in the area.

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R L Paschal High School | Boswell High School | Central High School | Harmony School of Innovation | South Hills High School | Western Hills High School | Nolan Catholic High School

R L Paschal High School

3001 Forest Park Blvd, Fort Worth Texas

R L Paschal High School is in the Fort Worth Independent School District and is the largest and oldest in their district.  Founded in the 1880s, the school was known as Fort Worth High School. It was also in a different location than it is currently.  It was located at 200 South Jennings. In 1910 there was a fire that broke out in the school which forced a move to Canon and College street. The school was renamed to Central High School. R L  Paschal after a former principal who retired in 1935.  In 1955 the school again relocated to its current location where it still remains after outgrowing the former building.  There have been impressive alumni that came from the Paschal.  In 1950, Alan Bean graduate and went on to be an astronaut and was the fourth man to walk on the moon.  He also paced the Paschal flag on the moon.

There are 151 teachers at the school and 2,522 students in attendance.   Students have the opportunity to participate in the Gold Seal Program.  This Program offers innovative, industry-driven courses to match students' interests, learning styles, and college and career goals.  Students must have advanced coursework in all their core classes.  

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Boswell High School

5805 W Bailey Boswell Rd, Fort Worth Texas

Boswell High School is part of the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District.  

Founded in 1962, it currently serves 1,898 students that attend the school.  There are 120 faculty members.  

There are a number of athletic opportunities for the students.  They include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling.

Clubs are established so that students may become involved in extracurricular programs that spark their interest and expand their knowledge.  Some of them include the Environmental Club - students bring awareness of environmental issues to the Boswell High School community. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America - a career and technical student organization that functions as a part of the Family and Consumer Science education curriculum.  It allows students to participate at the local, state and national levels. This club expands students leadership potential and develop skills for life.  It also addresses student concerns, including peer pressure, nutrition and fitness, career exploration, family relationships, teen violence and substance abuse.  Fish Heads Mentor Program - Students in the high grades assist incoming 9th graders transition to high school.  Those chosen to be mentors go through a rigorous interviews and competitive selection process.  The mentors connect with the freshmen a few times a month.  Thespians - for all students who want to be part of the Theatre events at the school.

There are courses offered through the College Board’s Advanced Placement that allow students to take college level coursework while still in highschool.

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Central High School

9450 Ray White Rd, Fort Worth Texas

Central High School opened its doors in August 2003.  It received its name due to the central location between the two other Keller Independent School District  high schools.  The mascot of the school is the Chargers and takes place in the form of a lightning bolt.  Central High School has 2,500 students with a freshman class of 700 students.  The school belongs to the Keller Independent School District. 

The mission of the school is that all students are inspired to learn, the value of character, courage to lead and commitment to service.

There are a number of clubs and organizations that students have the opportunity to participate in during their time at Central High School.  They include: Academic Decathlon, AVID club, Band, Battle of the Boks Team the Bolt Yearbook, CAM Club (Cosplay, Ane, Manga), Charger Champions, Circle of Friends, The Circuit Broadcast, French Club & French Honor Society, German Club, Green Cord,, Illuminator, Interact Club, Math UIL Team, Math Honor Society, National English Society, National Science Honor Society, Senior Class, Spanish Club, Student Council and Youth in Government.

Central High School has many sports programs that are available to the students.  There is also the Booster Club, which is a non-profit organization that provides equipment, funds and services for the athletic programs at Central.  The Booster club also provides scholarships for college bound athletes.

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Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth

8100 S Hulen St,  Fort Worth Texas

Harmony School of Innovation- Fort Worth is a public charter school for students in grades 6-12.  The school is part of the state-wide Harmony Public School system.   There are 57 Texas public charter schools that focus on Science, Math, Technology and Engineering.  The curriculum is student centered.  Their mission is that each student is prepared for higher education that is conducted in a safe, caring and collaborative atmosphere.  Harmony Schools are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. Students are enrolled through a lottery process.  Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth has 978 students enrolled in the school.  The average class size is 21. 66.1% of Harmony graduated attend a 4 year Institution and 25% attend a 2 year institution.

There are a number of courses offered through Tarrant County College during the school year.  Students must meet Texas Success Initiative standards and pay fees to enroll.

There are 5 campus values.  The acronym PRIDE are what will prepare the students for success.  THe PRIDE acronym stands for: Professionalism - appropriate language and clothings, honest and good manners.  Respect - Others students and staffs belongs are treated with respect.  Students show tolerance for different views and beliefs. Involvement - participation in school activities and events.  Effective use of time and planner.  Determination - personal and academic goals are constantly being worked on with enthusiasm and self motivation.  Excellence - Strives for high level of achievement, personal honors and awards.

While to school is highly focused academics and preparing their students for college, there are many sports programs that students may join.  In addition to sports, the school offers many clubs.  There are readiness and leadership programs for all students.  They also offer clubs to get the students moving such as zumba, ping pong and gardening.  There are many dedicated clubs that are academic oriented, and others just for fun.  They include : Anime, arts and crafts, Harry Potter, movies and rock art to name a few.

Harmony offers an after-school program that compliments the students education with fun and mentally stimulating experiences.  The class goes beyond the standard curriculum and focuses on the student’s interests.

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South Hills High School

6101 McCart Ave, Fort Worth Texas

South Hills High School opened on August 10, 1998.  The school only had 400 students as it was only a freshman campus.  Over the next three years a class was added making the school grades 9-12.  The student population increased yearly and soon an addition was needed to accommodate all the students.  There are currently 2,152 students enrolled in the school with 122 teaching staff.  The school is in the Fort Worth Independent School District

The school offers many athletic and club opportunities. These programs enrich the students high school experience.  The Lit Club is a group that meets to discuss reading, writing, speaking and listening. In the Lit Club they talk about the books they are reading and recommend books to the other students in the group.  The students are also challenged in speaking, communicating and how to be better listeners.  The library has all the equipment needed in order to make videos and music in their studio. 

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Western Hills High School

3600 Boston Avenue, Fort Worth Texas

Western Hills High School was first opened on the same location as Arlington Heights High School in the fall of 1968.  There were 714 students that attended the school at that time.  In January 1969, the school moved to its new home where it still currently remains.  The enrollment jumped from 714 students to 2,243 students.  In 1980, the number of enrollments dropped to 2,052.  Although the enrollments went down, there was a need to expand and a second floor was added to the building.  In 2013, the school year ended with 1,503 students.  At the present time, Western Hills High School has approximately 900 students.  There is a Cougar that can be found in the front foyer that the class of 1973 paid for in memory of one of their students that was kidnapped and later found strangled to death. 

The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps offers elective course and PE credit for the Western Hills High Students.  The courses focus on leadership development, self-discipline and responsible patriotic citizens.  Integrity, personal worth and physical fitness are of great importance.  For those interested in advanced course may enroll in the Aviation Honors Ground School proving they have met the prerequisites in their Freshman and Sophomore year.  Western Hills has the only Air Force JROTC program.  There are a variety of other clubs and sports programs the students could engage in. 

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Nolan Catholic High School

4501 Bridge St, Fort Worth Texas

Nolan Catholic School was founded in 1961 and serves students from grade 9 - 12.  There are approximately 850 students enrolled.  There are 64 faculty members, and 45% of the teachers have advanced degrees.  In 2019-2020, the school will be undergoing a $32 million enhancement.  This will include updates to the existing building, new classroom furniture, additional outdoor classrooms, a state of the art Natatorium and an Integrated Design of Engineering and Arts Building.  

The school addresses the whole person.  They aim for excellent academics, have an award winning fine arts program, champion level athletics, engineer programs and built on the Catholic faith.  The staff at Nolan Catholic school want to discover the students God given gifts and talents.  The school has impressive academics and is a college preparatory school.  99% of the graduates from the school attend college.  Students are offered the opportunity to do college level work and potentially earn college credit.  There are many student organizations that are available to students.  Some of them include: Ballet Folklorico, BBQ club, Cornhole Club and Improv Comedy Troupe to name a few.  Nolan Catholic School also has a vibrant athletic clubs.  

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