Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Port Neches-groves 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Neches-groves High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Port Neches-groves High School's student population of 1,720 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,720 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1925
School Rankings
Port Neches-groves 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 Port Neches-groves High School is 0.61, 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
#4795 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Neches-groves High School's ranking?
Port Neches-groves High School is ranked #4795 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Port Neches-groves High School often compared to?
Port Neches-groves High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nederland High School, Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Neches-groves High School?
The graduation rate of Port Neches-groves High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Port Neches-groves High School?
1,720 students attend Port Neches-groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Port Neches-groves High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Neches-groves High School?
Port Neches-groves High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Neches-groves High School offer ?
Port Neches-groves High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Neches-groves High School part of?
Port Neches-groves High School is part of Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.
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