CELESTE H S

www.celesteisd.org

163 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Celeste High School is the sole high school serving the Celeste Independent School District, located in the rural community of Celeste, Texas. As a small, community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and close relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond academics, Celeste High School maintains a vibrant campus culture centered on school spirit and student involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic competitions, and career-oriented organizations, which serve to foster leadership and teamwork skills among the student body. By bridging traditional classroom learning with community values, Celeste High School remains a central pillar of the local area, dedicated to the growth and development of its students.

163

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CELESTE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
124 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (17.2 %)
Two or More
5 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (1.8 %)

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:	CELESTE ISD
Phone:	(903)568-4721
Website:	http://www.celesteisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 47

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 37