New Caney High School is a public secondary school in New Caney and is a part of the New Caney Independent School District. NCHS is currently a 6A school. The school has received recognition for its JROTC program, band, journalism program, DECA program and Academic Decathlon team.
Serving 2,226 students in grades 9-12, New Caney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Caney High School serves the northeast part of New Caney, TX, covering an area of approximately 49.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Caney High School's student population of 2,226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Rankings
New Caney 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 New Caney High School is 0.50, 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
#7059 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
23%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bald Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Caney High School's ranking?
New Caney High School is ranked #7059 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are New Caney High School often compared to?
New Caney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porter High School, Splendora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Caney High School?
The graduation rate of New Caney High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Caney High School?
2,226 students attend New Caney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Caney High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% 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 New Caney High School?
New Caney High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Caney High School offer ?
New Caney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Caney High School part of?
New Caney High School is part of New Caney Independent School District.
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