TARKINGTON H S

www.tarkingtonisd.net

513 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tarkington High School is the sole high school serving the Tarkington Independent School District, located in a rural community in Cleveland, Texas. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a central hub for community activities and school pride. The district is known for fostering a close-knit environment where educators and staff emphasize personal connections with students, aiming to provide a supportive educational experience that prepares graduates for college, the military, or the workforce.

Academically and extracurricularly, Tarkington High School balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of student organizations and athletics. Being part of a smaller district, the school typically focuses on maintaining a manageable student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for more individualized attention. Their programs often highlight traditional Texas high school staples, including competitive UIL athletics, agricultural programs (FFA), and various vocational or career-readiness initiatives designed to serve the specific needs of the Tarkington community.

513

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARKINGTON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	83
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (79.9 %)
Hispanic
83 (16.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	TARKINGTON ISD
Phone:	(281)592-7739
Website:	http://www.tarkingtonisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 140

Grade 10 149

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 101