VAN H S

VAN ISD
985 N MAPLE
VAN, TX 75790
768 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Based on public educational data, **Van High School** is a public secondary school located in Van, Texas, serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Van Independent School District (VISD). Situated in Van Zandt County, the school serves as the central high school for the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for its strong community ties and a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of core curriculum offerings and elective programs.

Beyond its standard academic requirements, Van High School is recognized for its active school spirit and participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. The school offers a range of athletic programs, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to provide students with practical skills for the modern workforce. By fostering a supportive small-town environment, the school aims to cultivate both personal development and community responsibility among its student body.
768
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    508 (66.1%)
  • Hispanic
    196 (25.5%)
  • Two or More
    33 (4.3%)
  • Black
    23 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: VAN ISD
Phone: (903)963-8623
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 391
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 9 199
Grade 10 187
Grade 11 196
Grade 12 186
Gender Ratio