TEXAS CITY H S

www.tcisd.org

1,718 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Texas City High School (TCHS), located at 1431 Ninth Avenue North, serves as the primary high school for the Texas City Independent School District in Texas City, Texas. As the flagship secondary institution for the district, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing both academic development and extracurricular involvement. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or military service.

The school offers a diverse range of programs, including rigorous core academics, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of athletic and fine arts programs. As part of the Texas City ISD, TCHS focuses on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and district-wide achievement. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the Texas City ISD website at [www.tcisd.org](http://www.tcisd.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

1,718

Total Students

117.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS CITY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	876
Black	320
Asian	6
Two or More	80
American Indian	4

Hispanic
876 (51.0 %)
White
432 (25.1 %)
Black
320 (18.6 %)
Two or More
80 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	TEXAS CITY ISD
Phone:	(409)916-0800
Website:	http://www.tcisd.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,152
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 9 529

Grade 10 462

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 356