PORTER HIGH SCHOOL
PORTER H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW CANEY ISD school district, located in PORTER, TX with about 1,990 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 137 teachers, PORTER H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Porter High School, located in Porter, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the New Caney Independent School District. Serving a growing community in Montgomery County, the school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a diverse learning environment that emphasizes student achievement through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs.
Beyond academics, Porter High School places a strong focus on student development through its robust extracurricular offerings, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. By promoting a culture of "Spartan Pride," the school encourages community involvement and personal responsibility, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to excel in their future endeavors. As part of the New Caney ISD, the school benefits from the district's ongoing commitment to leveraging technology and innovative instructional strategies to meet the needs of its evolving student population.
For more information, contact PORTER H S at (281) 577-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORTER, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
http://www.newcaneyisd.org
PORTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORTER, TX with about 1,990 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW CANEY ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,990
- Teachers:
- 137.18
- 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 1,990 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 56.6%
- White
- 32.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.