Newcastle High School or Newcastle School is a public high school located in Newcastle, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Newcastle Independent School District located in central Young County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Newcastle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcastle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newcastle School's student population of 227 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Newcastle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcastle School is 0.31, 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
#1903 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
14%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle School's ranking?
Newcastle School is ranked #1903 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Newcastle School often compared to?
Newcastle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olney J High School, Graham J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcastle School?
The graduation rate of Newcastle School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newcastle School?
227 students attend Newcastle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Newcastle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle School?
Newcastle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcastle School offer ?
Newcastle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Newcastle School part of?
Newcastle School is part of Newcastle Independent School District.
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