Temple High School is a public high school located in Temple, Texas. As of the 2024–2026 biennial realignment, it is classified as a 6A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Temple Independent School District located in central Bell County.
Serving 2,320 students in grades 9-12, Temple 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Temple High School's student population of 2,320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 169 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
169 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
School Rankings
Temple High School 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 Temple High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#7422 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Temple High School's ranking?
Temple High School is ranked #7422 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Temple High School often compared to?
Temple High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belton High School by visitors of our site.
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 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Temple High School?
The graduation rate of Temple High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Temple High School?
2,320 students attend Temple High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Temple High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Temple High School?
Temple High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Temple High School offer ?
Temple High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Temple High School part of?
Temple High School is part of Temple Independent School District.
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