PORT ISABEL H S

POINT ISABEL ISD
18001 HWY 100
PORT ISABEL, TX 78578
606 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
Port Isabel High School, located at 18001 Hwy 100 in Port Isabel, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Point Isabel Independent School District. Situated near the southern tip of Texas and the Gulf Coast, the school plays a central role in the local community, catering to students from the historic coastal town of Port Isabel and its surrounding areas. The school is known for its "Tarpon" mascot and maintains a strong sense of school spirit that reflects the unique cultural and geographic identity of the Laguna Madre region.

Academically and extracurricularly, Port Isabel High School provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and student organizations that leverage the school’s proximity to the coast and its diverse student population. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the institution aims to bridge the gap between traditional academic standards and the specific needs of its coastal community, ensuring students are equipped for success after graduation.
606
Total Students
44.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    540 (89.1 %)
  • White
    56 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    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: POINT ISABEL ISD
Phone: (956)943-0030
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 191
Grade 10 156
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 128
Gender Ratio