VENUS H S

vhs.venusisd.net/

717 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Venus High School, located at 12 Bulldog Dr. in Venus, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Venus Independent School District. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community atmosphere of Venus, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities designed to foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Venus High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through its various student organizations and athletic departments. The school’s digital presence through the Venus ISD portal highlights a commitment to keeping parents and students informed about district policies, academic calendars, and campus events. By maintaining a supportive environment and focusing on the growth of its student body, the school serves as a central hub for educational and community development in the region.

717

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VENUS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	466
Black	37
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
466 (65.0%)
White
187 (26.1%)
Black
37 (5.2%)
Two or More
18 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	VENUS ISD
Phone:	(972)366-8815
Website:	http://vhs.venusisd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 193

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 183