YOAKUM H S

YOAKUM ISD
104 POTH ST
YOAKUM, TX 77995
477 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yoakum High School is a public secondary school located in Yoakum, Texas, serving as a core educational institution within the Yoakum Independent School District. Situated at 104 Poth Street, the school acts as the primary provider of high school education for the local community, catering to students in grades 9 through 12. As a rural Texas high school, it functions as a central hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Yoakum Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, community involvement, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By balancing core academic curricula with various student activities, Yoakum High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals within a smaller, community-focused setting. Those looking for detailed information regarding specific course offerings, district policies, or school events can find further resources on their official website at [www.yoakumisd.net](http://www.yoakumisd.net).
477
Total Students
50.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    283 (59.3%)
  • White
    160 (33.5%)
  • Black
    22 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
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: YOAKUM ISD
Phone: (361)293-3442
Website: http://www.yoakumisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 244
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 113
Grade 10 132
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 109
Gender Ratio