CALHOUN H S

CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
201 SANDCRAB BLVD
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
987 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Calhoun High School, located in Port Lavaca, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhoun County Independent School District. Situated along the Gulf Coast, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs. The school is well-known for its "Sandcrab" mascot and maintains a strong focus on fostering both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Calhoun High School emphasizes student development through competitive athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. By offering pathways that range from college preparatory coursework to specialized vocational training, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. As a hub for the Port Lavaca area, the school remains deeply integrated into the local culture, often serving as a focal point for community events and school spirit.
987
Total Students
79.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    673 (68.2 %)
  • White
    229 (23.2 %)
  • Asian
    63 (6.4 %)
  • Black
    14 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
Phone: (361)552-3775
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 228

* 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 9 279
Grade 10 282
Grade 11 239
Grade 12 187
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HOPE H S
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
25 Students
900 N VIRGINIA RM 10
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979 (0.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th