TEMPLE H S

www.tisd.org

2,305 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Temple High School, located at 415 N 31st St in Temple, Texas, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Temple Independent School District (TISD). As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways that provide students with industry-recognized certifications and vocational training.

Beyond academics, Temple High School is known for its robust extracurricular culture, which plays a central role in the student experience. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts departments—including award-winning band, choir, and theater programs—and numerous student-led organizations. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and school spirit, the institution strives to provide a well-rounded environment that serves the specific needs of the Temple community and helps students transition effectively into college or the workforce.

2,305

Total Students

183.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEMPLE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	1,120
Black	575
Asian	36
Two or More	90
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,120 (48.6 %)
Black
575 (24.9 %)
White
470 (20.4 %)
Two or More
90 (3.9 %)
Asian
36 (1.6 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)

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:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-7000
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	183.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 694

Grade 10 579

Grade 11 547

Grade 12 485