Serving 1,313 students in grades 9-12, Joshua High School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 1,313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joshua High School's attendance zone covers the entire Joshua, TX school district, encompassing approximately 76.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joshua High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Joshua High School's student population of 1,313 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Joshua High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joshua 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
#5745 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
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
≥99%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Joshua High School's ranking?
Joshua High School is ranked #5745 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Joshua High School often compared to?
Joshua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burleson High School, Godley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joshua High School?
The graduation rate of Joshua High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Joshua High School?
1,313 students attend Joshua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Joshua High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Joshua High School?
Joshua High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joshua High School offer ?
Joshua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Joshua High School part of?
Joshua High School is part of Joshua Independent School District.
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