School Overview
High Island School, located in the coastal community of High Island, Texas, serves as the central hub for the High Island Independent School District. Situated along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit educational environment, which allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of community among students, faculty, and local residents. As a rural district, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic experience while leveraging its unique geographic location, which is internationally recognized for its birding migrations and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

The district is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. Despite its smaller size, High Island ISD emphasizes technology integration and student engagement to ensure that its graduates are competitive in both higher education and the workforce. The school acts as a cornerstone of the High Island community, fostering traditions and a supportive culture where educators and families work closely together to promote student development and long-term academic growth.
132
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White103
Hispanic15
Black2
Asian3
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    103 (78.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HIGH ISLAND ISD
Phone: (409)257-5276
Website: http://www.highislandisd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten7
Kindergarten4
Grade 13
Grade 26
Grade 310
Grade 47
Grade 59
Grade 612
Grade 79
Grade 812
Grade 915
Grade 1014
Grade 119
Grade 1215
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6045.5%
Male7254.5%