Serving 481 students in grades 9-12, Poteet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poteet High School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Poteet 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 Poteet High School is 0.22, 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
#7606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
88%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poteet High School's ranking?
Poteet High School is ranked #7606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Poteet High School often compared to?
Poteet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasanton High School, Jourdanton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poteet High School?
The graduation rate of Poteet High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Poteet High School?
481 students attend Poteet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Poteet High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poteet High School?
Poteet High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poteet High School offer ?
Poteet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Poteet High School part of?
Poteet High School is part of Poteet Independent School District.
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