Cates High School (Closed 2006)

Cates High School serves 27 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
7%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
85%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cates High School?
27 students attend Cates High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cates High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Cates High School offer ?
Cates High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cates High School part of?
Cates High School is part of Decatur Independent School District.

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