STERLING CITY SCHOOL

STERLING CITY SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the STERLING CITY ISD school district, located in STERLING CITY, TX with about 302 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 27 teachers, STERLING CITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

STERLING CITY SCHOOL, part of the Sterling City Independent School District (SCISD), is located in the small, rural community of Sterling City, Texas. As a typical representative of West Texas independent school districts, the school serves as the central educational hub for the local population, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students maintain strong community ties. The district operates with a commitment to providing personalized instruction, leveraging its smaller size to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that caters to the individual needs of its student body.

The district’s official website serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and the community, offering transparency regarding academic calendars, board policies, and district news. Like many rural Texas districts, Sterling City ISD focuses on maintaining a balanced curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. By integrating modern educational standards with the values of their community, the school strives to provide a stable, high-quality learning experience for all students in Sterling County.

For more information, contact STERLING CITY SCHOOL at (325) 378-5821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 7TH ST
STERLING CITY, TX 76951-0786
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STERLING CITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STERLING CITY, TX with about 302 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
STERLING CITY ISD
Total Students:
302
Teachers:
27.09
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 302 students

White
52.3%
Hispanic/Latino
44.7%
Two or more races
3.0%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.