RICE H S

RICE CISD
1095 RAIDER DR
ALTAIR, TX 77412
348 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Rice High School, located at 1095 Raider Drive in Altair, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Rice Consolidated Independent School District. As a rural Texas high school, it acts as a central hub for students from the surrounding communities of Altair, Eagle Lake, and Garwood. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum courses alongside elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Reflecting the spirit of its "Raider" mascot, the school emphasizes a sense of community and school pride, often highlighting student achievements in extracurricular activities such as athletics, UIL academics, and career-oriented programs like FFA. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Rice High School strives to uphold the district’s mission of fostering an environment where students can succeed in a supportive, local setting. For more information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, families can visit the district's website at http://www.ricecisd.org.
348
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    226 (64.9%)
  • White
    63 (18.1%)
  • Black
    55 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICE CISD
Phone: (979)234-3531
Website: http://www.ricecisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 82
Grade 11 97
Grade 12 87
Gender Ratio