Texas City High School

1431 Ninth Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,729 students in grades 8-12, 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Texas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Texas City High School's student population of 1,729 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,729 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Texas City 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 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6248 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Texas City High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Texas City High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
19%
13%
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White
25%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas City High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Texas City High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Texas City High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
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 #6248 out of 8,188 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texas City High School?
1,729 students attend Texas City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Texas City High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas City High School offer ?
Texas City High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Texas City High School part of?
Texas City High School is part of Texas City ISD School District.

School Reviews

2   8/16/2010
School doesn't encourage parent involvement. The Loop System keeps parents updated via email on testing, homework, or school activities.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - danne

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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