Tenaha High School is a public high school located in Tenaha, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Tenaha Independent School District located in north central Shelby County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenaha Schools 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenaha Schools's student population of 414 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Tenaha Schools 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 Tenaha Schools is 0.63, 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
#4536 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
22%
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
74%
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: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenaha Schools's ranking?
Tenaha Schools is ranked #4536 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tenaha Schools often compared to?
Tenaha Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Shelbyville School, Center High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tenaha Schools?
The graduation rate of Tenaha Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tenaha Schools?
414 students attend Tenaha Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tenaha Schools students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tenaha Schools?
Tenaha Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tenaha Schools offer ?
Tenaha Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Tenaha Schools part of?
Tenaha Schools is part of Tenaha Independent School District.
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