Tomball High School is an accredited public high school in the city of Tomball, Texas. It was the only high school in the Tomball Independent School District before the construction of Tomball Memorial High School in 2011.
Serving 3,227 students in grades 9-12, Tomball High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tomball High School's attendance zone covers the entire Tomball school district, encompassing approximately 70.8 square miles in Tomball, TX. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tomball High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tomball High School's student population of 3,227 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 178 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
178 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tomball High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tomball High School is 0.63, which is less 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
#1275 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomball High School's ranking?
Tomball High School is ranked #1275 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tomball High School often compared to?
Tomball High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomball Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tomball High School?
The graduation rate of Tomball High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Tomball High School?
3,227 students attend Tomball High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tomball High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tomball High School?
Tomball High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tomball High School offer ?
Tomball High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tomball High School part of?
Tomball High School is part of Tomball Independent School District.
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