CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL
CHILDRESS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the CHILDRESS ISD school district, located in CHILDRESS, TX with about 312 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 32 teachers, CHILDRESS H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Childress High School, located at 800 Avenue J NW in Childress, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Childress Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous academic programming, vocational training, and extracurricular engagement. The school typically serves a close-knit student body, fostering an environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to help students achieve their educational goals.
Beyond its core curriculum, Childress High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student development through active participation in athletics, UIL academics, and various student organizations. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for character building and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. As a central hub for the town of Childress, the high school plays a vital role in supporting both the academic success and the social cohesion of the surrounding rural community.
For more information, contact CHILDRESS H S at (940) 937-6131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHILDRESS, TX 79201-2830
(940) 937-6131
CHILDRESS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHILDRESS, TX with about 312 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHILDRESS ISD
- Total Students:
- 312
- Teachers:
- 32.29
- 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 school
- 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 312 students
- White
- 51.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.