Chapel Hill High School is a public high school located in Tyler, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. It is part of the Chapel Hill Independent School District located in southeastern Smith County. In 2018, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, Chapel Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapel Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chapel Hill High School's student population of 990 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
990 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1948
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Chapel Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapel Hill High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7079 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
22%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapel Hill High School's ranking?
Chapel Hill High School is ranked #7079 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chapel Hill High School often compared to?
Chapel Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehouse High School, Tyler Legacy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chapel Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Chapel Hill High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chapel Hill High School?
990 students attend Chapel Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chapel Hill High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapel Hill High School?
Chapel Hill High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chapel Hill High School offer ?
Chapel Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chapel Hill High School part of?
Chapel Hill High School is part of Chapel Hill Independent School District.
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