Stanton High School is a public high school located in the city of Stanton, Texas in Martin County, United States and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Stanton Independent School District located in southeast Martin County.
Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Stanton 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stanton High School's student population of 317 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Stanton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton High School is 0.48, 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
#4315 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
32%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton High School's ranking?
Stanton High School is ranked #4315 out of 8,188 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanton High School?
The graduation rate of Stanton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stanton High School?
317 students attend Stanton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Stanton High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stanton High School offer ?
Stanton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stanton High School part of?
Stanton High School is part of Stanton Independent School District.
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