ITALY H S

ITALY ISD
300 S COLLEGE
ITALY, TX 76651
283 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Italy High School is a public secondary school located in Italy, Texas, serving as the sole high school for the Italy Independent School District. Situated at 300 S College Street, the school acts as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of Italy, located just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction, typical of smaller Texas school districts.

The school’s athletic and extracurricular programs are a significant point of pride, with the "Gladiators" competing in various UIL-sanctioned events. Through their official website (italyisd.org), the district provides resources for students and parents, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to community values, Italy High School focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success while maintaining the identity and spirit of its hometown.
283
Total Students
25.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    144 (50.9%)
  • Hispanic
    98 (34.6%)
  • Black
    31 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: ITALY ISD
Phone: (972)483-7411
Website: http://www.italyisd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 7 58
Grade 8 48
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio
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