Nazareth High School or Nazareth School is a public high school located in Nazareth, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Nazareth Independent School District located in east central Castro County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given an "A" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Nazareth School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nazareth School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nazareth School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe that all students can and will learn.
School Rankings
Nazareth School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nazareth School is 0.19, 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
#271 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
90%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Swifts/swiftettes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazareth School's ranking?
Nazareth School is ranked #271 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nazareth School?
The graduation rate of Nazareth School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nazareth School?
243 students attend Nazareth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nazareth School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nazareth School?
Nazareth School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nazareth School offer ?
Nazareth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Nazareth School part of?
Nazareth School is part of Nazareth Independent School District.
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