BLAND HIGH SCHOOL
BLAND H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the BLAND ISD school district, located in MERIT, TX with about 206 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, BLAND H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bland High School, located in the rural community of Merit, Texas, serves as the central secondary campus for the Bland Independent School District. As a smaller educational institution, it typically focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from a lower student-to-teacher ratio. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing extracurricular involvement, which is a hallmark of the tight-knit spirit often found in smaller Texas rural districts.
The school serves the surrounding Hunt County area and acts as a focal point for local pride and student development. In addition to core academic subjects, Bland High School provides various athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community-centered activities, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and long-term success.
For more information, contact BLAND H S at (903) 776-2239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIT, TX 75458-0216
(903) 776-2239
BLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERIT, TX with about 206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BLAND ISD
- Total Students:
- 206
- Teachers:
- 16.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 206 students
- White
- 51.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 41.3%
- Male
- 58.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.