Commerce High School is a 3A high school based in Commerce, Texas. It is part of the Commerce Independent School District located in northeast Hunt County. In 2013, the school was rated Met Standard by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 485 students in grades 9-12, Commerce 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commerce High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Commerce High School's student population of 485 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Building relationships with students.
School Rankings
Commerce 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 Commerce High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#6666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commerce High School's ranking?
Commerce High School is ranked #6666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Commerce High School often compared to?
Commerce High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Commerce High School?
The graduation rate of Commerce High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Commerce High School?
485 students attend Commerce High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Commerce High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commerce High School?
Commerce High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Commerce High School offer ?
Commerce High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Commerce High School part of?
Commerce High School is part of Commerce Independent School District.
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