Serving 4,057 students in grades 9-12, Deer Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Park High School serves the southern part of Deer Park, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Park High School's student population of 4,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 272 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,057 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
272 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deer Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park High School is 0.52, 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
#3404 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Park High School's ranking?
Deer Park High School is ranked #3404 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deer Park High School often compared to?
Deer Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Porte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Park High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Park High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Deer Park High School?
4,057 students attend Deer Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Deer Park High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Park High School?
Deer Park High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Park High School offer ?
Deer Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deer Park High School part of?
Deer Park High School is part of Deer Park Independent School District.
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