Walnut Springs High School (Closed 2009)

P O Box 63
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walnut Springs High School serves 62 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walnut Springs High School?
62 students attend Walnut Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Walnut Springs High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Springs High School?
Walnut Springs High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut Springs High School offer ?
Walnut Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walnut Springs High School part of?
Walnut Springs High School is part of Walnut Springs Independent School District.

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