Princeton High School is a public high school located in Princeton, Texas. It is part of the Princeton Independent School District located in central Collin County and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school received a rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,741 students in grades 9-12, Princeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Princeton High School's student population of 1,741 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Princeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.68, 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
#5947 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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: Panthers/lady Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #5947 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
1,741 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Princeton High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Independent School District.
School Reviews
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