RATHER L H
RATHER L H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BONHAM ISD school district, located in BONHAM, TX with about 252 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, RATHER L H has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the information provided, **L.H. Rather School** is a campus within the **Bonham Independent School District (BISD)**, located at 1201 N. Main St. in Bonham, Texas. Serving as a key part of the local educational system, the school operates under the district's mission to provide comprehensive academic opportunities for students in the Fannin County area.
The school functions as a middle-level campus, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students as they transition through their secondary education. As part of the Bonham ISD, L.H. Rather benefits from the district’s broader commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing student success, character development, and preparation for high school. For further details on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [bonhamisd.org](http://bonhamisd.org).
For more information, contact RATHER L H at (903) 583-7474 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BONHAM, TX 75418-3061
(903) 583-7474
http://bonhamisd.org
RATHER L H is a public Title I school in BONHAM, TX with about 252 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BONHAM ISD
- Total Students:
- 252
- Teachers:
- 19.79
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 252 students
- White
- 58.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.