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Port Neches-groves H S

High School · Port Neches-groves ISD · Port Neches, TX

A Port Neches-groves ISD high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1401 MERRIMAN ST, Port Neches, TX 77651

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation8.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,533
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Port Neches-groves H S score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Port Neches-groves 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated892/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Neches), 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

$84,335

Median home value

$231,000

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alter SchEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–110.8 mi3Compare →
Nederland H SEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.5 mi1,482Compare →
Val Verde Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–123.6 mi51Compare →
Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.7 mi2,068Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Port Neches-groves ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$11,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Port Neches-groves H S is listed in PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Neches-groves H S

Port Neches-groves H S is a public high school in Port Neches, TX, part of Port Neches-groves ISD, serving approximately 1,681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,550 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Neches-groves H S

What grades does Port Neches-groves H S serve?

Port Neches-groves H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port Neches-groves H S?

Port Neches-groves H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Neches-groves H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Neches-groves H S is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port Neches-groves H S rank in TX?

Port Neches-groves H S ranks #5,550 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Port Neches-groves H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Neches-groves H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Port Neches-groves H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Neches-groves H S has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Port Neches-groves H S a charter school?

No, Port Neches-groves H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Port Neches-groves H S a Title I school?

No, Port Neches-groves H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Neches-groves H S?

42.4% of students at Port Neches-groves 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
1,681
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 77651)
13,627
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
39.6
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 77651; 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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