Very Good
#1710 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Palestine H S
High School · Palestine ISD · Palestine, TX
A Palestine ISD high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 S LOOP 256, Palestine, TX 75801
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palestine H S score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
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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Where Palestine 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palestine), 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
$53,485
Median home value
$163,100
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Tyler University Academy at PalestineCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Westwood H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palestine ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palestine H S is listed in PALESTINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palestine H S
Palestine H S is a public high school in Palestine, TX, part of Palestine ISD, serving approximately 1,016 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,710 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palestine H S
What grades does Palestine H S serve?
Palestine H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palestine H S?
Palestine H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,016 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palestine H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Palestine H S is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palestine H S rank in TX?
Palestine H S ranks #1,710 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Palestine H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Palestine H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Palestine H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palestine H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palestine H S a charter school?
No, Palestine H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palestine H S a Title I school?
No, Palestine H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palestine H S?
78.8% of students at Palestine 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
- 1,016
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (903) 731-8005
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 75801)
- 16,891
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 75801; 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
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