Idea Rise Academy vs Western Hills H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Rise Academy
Fort Worth · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
681 students
Western Hills H S
Fort Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students
| Measure | Idea Rise Academy Fort Worth, Texas | Western Hills H S Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4613 of 4,686 | #1265 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #47636 of 50,301 | #13329 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 681 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Hills H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 15.0).
- •Western Hills H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Western Hills H S does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 22.7).
- •Western Hills H S is the larger school with 854 students compared with 681.
- •Idea Rise Academy is a charter school while Western Hills H S is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idea Rise Academy better than Western Hills H S?
On the Success Index (US), Western Hills H S ranks higher (30.1 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Idea Rise Academy and Western Hills H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Rise Academy: 681. Western Hills H S: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rise Academy and Western Hills H S rank in Texas?
Idea Rise Academy is 4613th of 4,686 and Western Hills H S is 1265th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).