BAIRD H S

www.bairdisd.net

140 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Baird High School is the sole secondary campus within the Baird Independent School District, located in the small, rural community of Baird, Texas. Serving as a focal point for the local community, the school operates with a commitment to providing a personalized educational experience characteristic of smaller school districts. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the campus emphasizes academic fundamentals while fostering a supportive environment where students are closely connected to their educators and peers.

Beyond its core curriculum, Baird High School actively participates in Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, offering students opportunities to engage in various athletics, academic competitions, and extracurricular programs. The school serves as a hub for the town’s school spirit and community life, focusing on preparing its graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce through a combination of traditional instruction and community-based values.

140

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAIRD H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	25
Two or More	3

White
112 (80.0%)
Hispanic
25 (17.9%)
Two or More
3 (2.1%)

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:	BAIRD ISD
Phone:	(325)854-1400
Website:	http://www.bairdisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 28

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 19