GUNTER H S

www.gunterisd.org

368 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gunter High School is the sole high school serving the Gunter Independent School District, located in Gunter, Texas, a rapidly growing community north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As the central secondary institution for the district, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere while managing the transitions associated with North Texas's expanding suburban landscape. It is widely recognized for its strong sense of community pride and a highly competitive athletics program, which consistently achieves success at the state level in various UIL sports.

Academically, Gunter High School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and workforce readiness. The school prides itself on a supportive environment where faculty often work closely with students to ensure individual success. By balancing traditional academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular activities and Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who reflect the values and spirit of the Gunter community.

368

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUNTER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	72
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
275 (74.7%)
Hispanic
72 (19.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	GUNTER ISD
Phone:	(903)433-1542
Website:	http://www.gunterisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 103

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 97