Morton Ranch High School
Tel:
(281)237-7800
- Morton Ranch High School serves 3,529 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Morton Ranch High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Morton Ranch High School's student population of 3,529 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 215 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,529 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 215 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Morton Ranch High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Morton Ranch High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4679 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 19% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Katy Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Morton Ranch High School is Taylor High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Morton Ranch J High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franz Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Katy Franz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1018 students
0.5 miles
2751 N Westgreen Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281)237-8600 0.5 PK-5 1018 - Katy Morton Ranch Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 954 students
0.7 miles
2502 Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281)234-0300 0.7 PK-5 954 - Katy Morton Ranch J High School Grades: 6-8 | 1201 students
0.7 miles
2498 N Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281)237-7400 0.7 6-8 1201 - Katy Sundown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 788 students
0.9 miles
20100 Saums Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281)237-5400 0.9 PK-5 788 - Katy Diane Winborn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 763 students
1.1 miles
22555 Prince George
Katy, TX 77449
(281)237-6650 1.1 PK-5 763
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