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#2854 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 33% in state

Celina H S

High School · Celina ISD · Celina, TX

A Celina ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3455 N PRESTON RD, Celina, TX 75009

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation19.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$10,959
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Celina H S score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Celina H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,467/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Celina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$166,064

Median home value

$471,300

Median rent

$2,134/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
19.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Collin Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated11Not available1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Celina ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$10,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Celina H S is listed in CELINA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Celina H S

Celina H S is a public high school in Celina, TX, part of Celina ISD, serving approximately 1,176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,854 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Celina H S

What grades does Celina H S serve?

Celina H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Celina H S?

Celina H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Celina H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Celina H S is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Celina H S rank in TX?

Celina H S ranks #2,854 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Celina H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Celina H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Celina H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Celina H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Celina H S a charter school?

No, Celina H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Celina H S a Title I school?

No, Celina H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Celina H S?

20.0% of students at Celina H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,176
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 75009)
30,257
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75009; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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