CENTER H S

CENTER ISD
658 ROUGHRIDER DR
CENTER, TX 75935
705 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Center High School, located in Center, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Center Independent School District. As the primary high school for the community, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, with a strong emphasis on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and a commitment to maintaining a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school is well-known for its active role in the local community, particularly through its competitive athletic programs and various student organizations. Center High School operates with a focus on "Roughrider" pride, encouraging students to excel not only in the classroom but also in leadership, community service, and extracurricular achievements. By balancing traditional educational standards with a variety of technical and elective programs, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.
705
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    306 (43.4 %)
  • White
    221 (31.3 %)
  • Black
    139 (19.7 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: CENTER ISD
Phone: (936)598-6173
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 454
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* 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 9 192
Grade 10 183
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 173
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ROUGHRIDER ACADEMY
CENTER ISD
46 Students
658 ROUGHRIDER DR
CENTER, TX 75935 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th