TENAHA SCHOOLS

www.tenahaisd.com

455 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Tenaha Independent School District (TISD), located in Shelby County, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the small community of Tenaha. As a rural district, it functions as a central institution for local families, typically operating on a K-12 model that emphasizes a close-knit environment. The district is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive education that balances academic standards with extracurricular activities, such as athletics and UIL competitions, which are highly valued in small-town Texas school systems.

The district’s identity is closely tied to its mascot, the "Tigers," and it maintains a strong commitment to community involvement. By utilizing its central location on College Street, Tenaha ISD strives to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education. The school's mission generally centers on fostering a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students, helping them navigate the challenges and opportunities of a modern curriculum while maintaining the traditions of their local community.

455

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TENAHA SCHOOLS
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	244
Black	117
Two or More	7

Hispanic
244 (53.6 %)
Black
117 (25.7 %)
White
87 (19.1 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)

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:	TENAHA ISD
Phone:	(936)248-5000
Website:	http://www.tenahaisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 41

Grade 9 29