CHILDRESS H S

CHILDRESS ISD
800 AVE J N W
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
303 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Childress High School, located at 800 Avenue J NW in Childress, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Childress Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a mix of rigorous academic programming, vocational training, and extracurricular engagement. The school typically serves a close-knit student body, fostering an environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to help students achieve their educational goals.

Beyond its core curriculum, Childress High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student development through active participation in athletics, UIL academics, and various student organizations. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for character building and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. As a central hub for the town of Childress, the high school plays a vital role in supporting both the academic success and the social cohesion of the surrounding rural community.
303
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (56.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    108 (35.6 %)
  • Black
    14 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: CHILDRESS ISD
Phone: (940)937-6131
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 83
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 70
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio