ITASCA HIGH SCHOOL

ITASCA H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the ITASCA ISD school district, located in ITASCA, TX with about 200 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 20 teachers, ITASCA H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Itasca High School, located at 123 N. College in Itasca, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Itasca Independent School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school maintains a traditional high school structure, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, sports, and vocational opportunities designed to foster student engagement and personal development.

Operating under the mission of the Itasca ISD, the high school strives to create a supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs of its rural student population. By leveraging the resources of the district, the school works to balance rigorous academic standards with the personalized attention often found in smaller educational settings. For those seeking further information regarding specific academic programs, athletics, or district policies, the school maintains an official website at http://www.itascaisd.org.

For more information, contact ITASCA H S at (254) 687-2922 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.