AXTELL H S

236 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Axtell High School, located at 308 Ottawa in Axtell, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Axtell Independent School District. As a small-town school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere between faculty and the student body. The school is typically characterized by a focus on balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Axtell High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit, frequently centered around its athletics programs and local traditions. As a rural Texas school, it serves as a central gathering point for community events, fostering strong ties between the administration, parents, and local residents. The institution prides itself on cultivating a personalized learning experience that encourages individual student growth while upholding the values and identity of the surrounding Axtell community.

236

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AXTELL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	50
Black	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
178 (75.4%)
Hispanic
50 (21.2%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	AXTELL ISD
Phone:	(254)863-5301
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 56

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 61