Port Neches–Groves High School is located in Port Neches, Texas. It is the only high school in the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District and serves portions of Port Neches, Groves, and Port Arthur. It was built in 1925.
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Port Neches-groves High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 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
School Overview
Port Neches-groves High School's student population of 1,681 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Port Neches-groves High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Neches-groves High School is 0.60, 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
#3478 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
55%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Neches-groves High School's ranking?
Port Neches-groves High School is ranked #3478 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Port Neches-groves High School?
1,681 students attend Port Neches-groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Port Neches-groves High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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