Nazareth High School or Nazareth School is a public high school located in Nazareth, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Nazareth Independent School District located in east central Castro County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given an "A" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nazareth School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nazareth School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nazareth School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Nazareth School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nazareth School is 0.25, 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
#242 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Swifts/swiftettes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazareth School's ranking?
Nazareth School is ranked #242 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nazareth School?
The graduation rate of Nazareth School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nazareth School?
247 students attend Nazareth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nazareth School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nazareth School?
Nazareth School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nazareth School offer ?
Nazareth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nazareth School part of?
Nazareth School is part of Nazareth Independent School District.
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