IRION H S

IRION COUNTY ISD
301 N 3RD ST
MERTZON, TX 76941
134 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Irion High School, located in Mertzon, Texas, serves as the central secondary campus for the Irion County Independent School District. As a rural Texas school, it functions as a tight-knit educational community that emphasizes individualized instruction and a supportive environment. The school is known for fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community, maintaining a small-town atmosphere while providing essential academic and extracurricular opportunities for its student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Irion High School is deeply invested in the tradition and spirit typical of rural Texas athletics and student organizations. The school actively encourages participation in various UIL activities, which play a significant role in campus life and community engagement. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a robust program of extracurriculars, the school aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the workforce, all while upholding the values and identity of the Mertzon area.
134
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    90 (67.2%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (32.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7%)
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: IRION COUNTY ISD
Phone: (325)835-2881
Website: http://www.irion-isd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 7 24
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio