YOAKUM HIGH SCHOOL

YOAKUM H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the YOAKUM ISD school district, located in YOAKUM, TX with about 499 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 47 teachers, YOAKUM 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.

Yoakum High School is a public secondary school located in Yoakum, Texas, serving as a core educational institution within the Yoakum Independent School District. Situated at 104 Poth Street, the school acts as the primary provider of high school education for the local community, catering to students in grades 9 through 12. As a rural Texas high school, it functions as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yoakum Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, community involvement, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By balancing core academic curricula with various student activities, Yoakum High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals within a smaller, community-focused setting. Those looking for detailed information regarding specific course offerings, district policies, or school events can find further resources on their official website at [www.yoakumisd.net](http://www.yoakumisd.net).

For more information, contact YOAKUM H S at (361) 293-3442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

104 POTH ST
YOAKUM, TX 77995-1627
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YOAKUM HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in YOAKUM, TX with about 499 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
YOAKUM ISD
Total Students:
499
Teachers:
47.23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 499 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.9%
White
33.1%
Black or African American
10.6%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.6%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.