FOSTER H S

www.lcisd.org

2,747 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Foster High School, located in Richmond, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). Serving students in the growing Fort Bend County area, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its robust extracurricular offerings. As part of a district known for its rapid expansion and focus on student success, Foster High provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Foster High is highly active in fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, often referred to as the "Falcons," and offers a wide array of fine arts, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and student organizations. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, the campus serves as a central hub for student life in the Richmond area, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment that encourages personal and social development.

2,747

Total Students

126.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOSTER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	734
Hispanic	765
Black	782
Asian	335
Two or More	118
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

Black
782 (28.5%)
Hispanic
765 (27.8%)
White
734 (26.7%)
Asian
335 (12.2%)
Two or More
118 (4.3%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1%)

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:	LAMAR CISD
Phone:	(832)223-3800
Website:	http://www.lcisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	787
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 9 726

Grade 10 732

Grade 11 703

Grade 12 586