COMMERCE H S

chs.commerceisd.org

465 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Commerce High School, located at 3800 Sregit Drive in Commerce, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Commerce Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By leveraging a variety of instructional programs, the high school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school takes pride in its community-focused culture and its role as a hub for student activity in the local area. Through its homepage and district resources, Commerce High School emphasizes transparency and communication, encouraging parents and students to engage with their academic progress and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on the "Tiger" spirit, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary critical thinking and social skills to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

465

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMMERCE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	116
Black	100
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
211 (45.4 %)
Hispanic
116 (24.9 %)
Black
100 (21.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)

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:	COMMERCE ISD
Phone:	(903)886-3756
Website:	http://chs.commerceisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 129

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 102