NUECES CANYON JH/HS

NUECES CANYON CISD
200 TAYLOR ST
BARKSDALE, TX 78828
114 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Nueces Canyon Junior High/High School is the secondary education hub for the Nueces Canyon Consolidated Independent School District, located in the rural community of Barksdale, Texas. As a small, remote district, the school serves a tight-knit student population, fostering an environment where students often benefit from individualized attention and close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Nueces Canyon area, acting as a central pillar for community life and extracurricular engagement.

Academically and athletically, the school functions as a classic Texas small-school institution, prioritizing fundamental education while providing opportunities for students to participate in UIL activities and various sports. Because of its size, the school emphasizes a sense of family and belonging, preparing students for life after graduation through a supportive, manageable educational setting. The district’s website, nccisd.net, serves as the primary resource for parents and community members to track academic calendars, school policies, and local board developments.
114
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    60 (52.6%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (44.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
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: NUECES CANYON CISD
Phone: (830)234-3524
Website: http://nccisd.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 66
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 7 22
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 24
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio