Slidell High School or Slidell School is a public high school located in Slidell, Texas. It is part of the Slidell Independent School District located in far northeast Wise County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Slidell Schools 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slidell Schools's student population of 482 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
On track and leading the pack
School Rankings
Slidell Schools 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 Slidell Schools is 0.51, 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
#6162 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greyhound
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slidell Schools's ranking?
Slidell Schools is ranked #6162 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Slidell Schools?
The graduation rate of Slidell Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Slidell Schools?
482 students attend Slidell Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Slidell Schools students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slidell Schools?
Slidell Schools has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slidell Schools offer ?
Slidell Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Slidell Schools part of?
Slidell Schools is part of Slidell Independent School District.
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