Texas High School is a public high school in Texarkana, Texas, United States. It is part of the Texarkana Independent School District and is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. For the 2021–2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,762 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Texas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Texas High School's student population of 1,762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 162 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange/White
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Texas Tiger
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 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 equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Texas High School?
1,762 students attend Texas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Texas High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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