Neches High School
Neches High School serves 95 students in grades 9-12.
Neches High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neches High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Neches High School's student population of 95 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Neches High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Neches High School is 0.36, 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
#739 out of 8043 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
11%
53%

Black
6%
13%

White
79%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%

National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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