Serving 257 students in grades 9-12, Poth High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Poth High School's student population of 257 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poth High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poth High School is 0.52, 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
#77 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poth High School's ranking?
Poth High School is ranked #77 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poth High School?
The graduation rate of Poth High School is 90%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poth High School?
257 students attend Poth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Poth High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poth High School?
Poth High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poth High School offer ?
Poth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poth High School part of?
Poth High School is part of Poth ISD School District.
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