Salado High School is a public high school located in Salado, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Salado Independent School District located in southern Bell County.
Serving 769 students in grades 9-12, Salado 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 32% 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: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Salado High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Salado, TX, covering approximately 133.8 square miles. Typical drives to the school range from 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 6.6 miles and the furthest edge located 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Salado High School's student population of 769 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salado High School is 0.47, 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
#2523 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salado High School's ranking?
Salado High School is ranked #2523 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Salado High School often compared to?
Salado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belton High School, Harker Heights 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 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salado High School?
The graduation rate of Salado High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Salado High School?
769 students attend Salado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Salado High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salado High School?
Salado High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salado High School offer ?
Salado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salado High School part of?
Salado High School is part of Salado Independent School District.
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