Serving 1,750 students in grades 9-12, Texas 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for TEXAS H S encompasses the entirety of its school district in Texarkana, TX, covering approximately 29.9 square miles. Families typically face a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texas High School's student population of 1,750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
School Motto
Innovate. Lead. Excel.
School Rankings
Texas 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 High School is 0.69, 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
#4972 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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
Black, Orange/White
School Mascot
Texas Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas High School's ranking?
Texas High School is ranked #4972 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas High School often compared to?
Texas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove High School, Liberty-eylau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Texas High School?
The graduation rate of Texas High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Texas High School?
1,750 students attend Texas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Texas High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texas High School?
Texas High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas High School offer ?
Texas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Texas High School part of?
Texas High School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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