Palestine H S in Palestine, TX

At a glance

Reported students

1,003

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

80.17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

70th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

449

Palestine H S: 1,003 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,040
Teachers (FTE): 91.5
Student–teacher ratio: 11.4:1

What the reported data says about Palestine H S

Palestine H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Palestine. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Palestine ISD. NCES reports 1,003 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.7%) and White (27.4%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Palestine H S

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13.1%
Students with disabilities: 13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 77.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White27.4%
Hispanic45.7%
Black20.9%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Story Int

Middle · Grades 04–06

670 reported students

Palestine J H

Middle · Grades 07–08

456 reported students

Southside El

Elementary · Grades 02–03

442 reported students

Northside Pri

Elementary · Grades KG–01

400 reported students

Washington Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

215 reported students

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Public schools near Palestine H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Palestine J H Middle · Palestine ISD	07–08	456	0.1 mi
Southside El Elementary · Palestine ISD	02–03	442	1.2 mi
Story Int Middle · Palestine ISD	04–06	670	2.7 mi
Washington Early Childhood Center Other · Palestine ISD	PK–PK	215	3.1 mi
Westwood H S High · Westwood ISD	09–12	405	4.4 mi
Elkhart H S High · Elkhart ISD	09–12	305	5.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Palestine H S

What grades does Palestine H S serve?

Palestine H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Palestine ISD.

How many students attend Palestine H S?

Palestine H S reported 1,003 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,040 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Palestine H S?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 1,003 students and 80.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Palestine H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Palestine H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palestine ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Palestine H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

77.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Palestine H S in?

Palestine H S is part of Palestine ISD, based in Palestine, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Palestine H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palestine J H (0.1 mi), Southside El (1.2 mi), Story Int (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.