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 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tenaha Schools ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenaha Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tenaha Schools's student population of 459 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Tenaha Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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
#3895 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
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
51%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Tenaha Schools's ranking?
Tenaha Schools is ranked #3895 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tenaha Schools?
459 students attend Tenaha Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tenaha Schools students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% 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.
School Reviews
Review Tenaha Schools. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
