School Overview
Sterling City School, part of the Sterling City Independent School District (SCISD), is located in the small, rural community of Sterling City, Texas. As a typical representative of West Texas independent school districts, the school serves as the central educational hub for the local population, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students maintain strong community ties. The district operates with a commitment to providing personalized instruction, leveraging its smaller size to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that caters to the individual needs of its student body.

The district’s official website serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and the community, offering transparency regarding academic calendars, board policies, and district news. Like many rural Texas districts, Sterling City ISD focuses on maintaining a balanced curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. By integrating modern educational standards with the values of their community, the school strives to provide a stable, high-quality learning experience for all students in Sterling County.
335
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STERLING CITY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White167
Hispanic161
Black3
Asian1
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • White
    167 (49.9%)
  • Hispanic
    161 (48.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: STERLING CITY ISD
Phone: (325)378-5821
Website: http://www.sterlingcityisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 42
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for STERLING CITY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten17
Grade 115
Grade 225
Grade 329
Grade 423
Grade 528
Grade 625
Grade 715
Grade 817
Grade 931
Grade 1042
Grade 1117
Grade 1231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for STERLING CITY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17251.3%
Male16348.7%