TORNILLO H S

TORNILLO ISD
430 D OIL MILL
TORNILLO, TX 79853
241 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tornillo High School, located in the rural community of Tornillo, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tornillo Independent School District. Positioned near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for post-secondary success. Despite its small-town setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students can access personalized instruction and a variety of programs designed to bridge the gap between high school and career or college readiness.

As part of the Tornillo Independent School District, the high school places a strong emphasis on community pride and student development. The school’s athletic and extracurricular offerings play a significant role in campus life, helping to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student body. Through its official website, the district maintains transparency and provides resources for parents and students, ensuring that the school remains a connected and vital part of the Tornillo community.
241
Total Students
20.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    241 (100.0%)
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: TORNILLO ISD
Phone: (915)765-3550
Website: http://www.tisd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 227
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 61
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 53
Gender Ratio
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