TEXAS H S

www.txkisd.net

1,750 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Texas High School, located in Texarkana, Texas, is the flagship secondary school of the Texarkana Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school aims to foster a rigorous learning environment while emphasizing student development through a balance of academic challenge and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Texas High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs and "Tiger Pride" culture. The school maintains a highly competitive athletic program, an accomplished fine arts department, and numerous student-led organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. As a central pillar of the Texarkana community, the school is dedicated to preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce through a combination of traditional instruction and modern, technology-integrated learning.

1,750

Total Students

157.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	346
Black	706
Asian	24
Two or More	96
American Indian	7

Black
706 (40.3%)
White
571 (32.6%)
Hispanic
346 (19.8%)
Two or More
96 (5.5%)
Asian
24 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)

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:	TEXARKANA ISD
Phone:	(903)794-3891
Website:	http://www.txkisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	157.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 494

Grade 10 468

Grade 11 394

Grade 12 394