Serving 655 students in grades 6-12, Palacios Junior Senior 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Palacios High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Palacios school district, covering an area of approximately 588 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 30 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palacios Junior Senior High School's student population of 655 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palacios Junior Senior 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 Palacios Junior Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#4799 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)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Palacios Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Palacios Junior Senior High School is ranked #4799 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palacios Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Palacios Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tidehaven High School, Bay City 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palacios Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palacios Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Palacios Junior Senior High School?
655 students attend Palacios Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Palacios Junior Senior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palacios Junior Senior High School?
Palacios Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palacios Junior Senior High School offer ?
Palacios Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palacios Junior Senior High School part of?
Palacios Junior Senior High School is part of Palacios Independent School District.
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