NECHES H S

NECHES ISD
1509 ACR 346
PALESTINE, TX 75803
142 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Neches High School is a small, rural public school located in Palestine, Texas, serving as the secondary campus for the Neches Independent School District. Because of the district's size, the high school functions as a tight-knit community where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a more personalized academic environment. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and focuses on providing a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic preparation and extracurricular participation.

As a representative of the Neches ISD, the high school maintains a standard Texas public school curriculum while fostering the traditions and spirit often found in smaller, close-knit Texas districts. Through their official website, the district provides resources for students and parents regarding academic policies, athletic schedules, and administrative information. The school serves as a central hub for the area’s youth, aiming to prepare its graduates for transition into post-secondary education or the workforce through a focused and community-oriented educational experience.
142
Total Students
14.9
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    104 (73.2%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (14.8%)
  • Black
    12 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7%)
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: NECHES ISD
Phone: (903)584-3443
Website: http://www.nechesisd.com
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 26
Grade 8 25
Grade 9 22
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio