Texas City High School is a public high school in Texas City, Texas, in the Greater Houston area. It is one of two high schools in the Texas City Independent School District, the other being La Marque High School. The main school building for Texas City High opened in 1952.
Serving 1,689 students in grades 9-12, Texas City 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 78% 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: 1,689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Texas City High School serves the northeast part of Texas City, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texas City High School's student population of 1,689 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Texas City 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 Texas City High School is 0.65, 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
#6822 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
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
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Stingarees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas City High School's ranking?
Texas City High School is ranked #6822 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas City High School often compared to?
Texas City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, La Marque High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texas City High School?
The graduation rate of Texas City High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Texas City High School?
1,689 students attend Texas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Texas City High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texas City High School?
Texas City High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas City High School offer ?
Texas City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texas City High School part of?
Texas City High School is part of Texas City Independent School District.
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