BLAND H S

217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bland High School, located in the rural community of Merit, Texas, serves as the central secondary campus for the Bland Independent School District. As a smaller educational institution, it typically focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from a lower student-to-teacher ratio. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing extracurricular involvement, which is a hallmark of the tight-knit spirit often found in smaller Texas rural districts.

The school serves the surrounding Hunt County area and acts as a focal point for local pride and student development. In addition to core academic subjects, Bland High School provides various athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community-centered activities, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and long-term success.

217

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLAND H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	108
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
108 (49.8 %)
White
100 (46.1 %)
Two or More
5 (2.3 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	BLAND ISD
Phone:	(903)776-2239
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 50

Grade 10 63

Grade 11 56

Grade 12 48