Coleman High School is a public high school located in Coleman, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Coleman Independent School District located in central Coleman County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 234 students in grades 5-8, Coleman J High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coleman J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Coleman J High School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Coleman J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coleman J High School is 0.54, 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
#3838 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
61%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bluecat/bluekatts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coleman J High School's ranking?
Coleman J High School is ranked #3838 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Coleman J High School?
234 students attend Coleman J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coleman J High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman J High School?
Coleman J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coleman J High School offer ?
Coleman J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Coleman J High School part of?
Coleman J High School is part of Coleman Independent School District.
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