Palestine High School
School Overview
Palestine High School is a public school located in Palestine, Texas. It is a school in Palestine Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 61% of students are proficient in Math learning and 39% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 971 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 971 students are attending Palestine High School. By gender, there are 521 and 450 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palestine High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 33 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 20 | 13 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palestine High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 486 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,497 Households |
| Population | 20,363 |
| Male | 10,449 |
| Female | 10,195 |
| Child Population | 6,401 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,963 Units |
| Average House Value | $102,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $783 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $39,112 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.09% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palestine High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 159 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 159 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 90 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 130 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palestine Independent School District
In Palestine Independent School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALESTINE, Texas
1 private schools are serving students in PALESTINE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.