Foster High School
School Overview
Foster High School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas. It is a school in Lamar Consolidated Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 71% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,042 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 110 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,042 students are attending Foster High School. By gender, there are 1,077 and 965 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Foster High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 212 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Asian | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Black | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| White | 130 | 68 | 62 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 212 | 112 | 100 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 110 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Foster High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 110 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 110 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 511 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 55,493 Households |
| Population | 170,800 |
| Male | 85,876 |
| Female | 86,840 |
| Child Population | 60,190 |
| Total Housing Units | 59,768 Units |
| Average House Value | $262,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,147 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% |
| Average Household Income | $90,190 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.95% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Foster High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 833 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 609 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Foster High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 833 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 169 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 210 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 765 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 609 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar Cisd
In Lamar Cisd, 44 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in RICHMOND, Texas
2 private schools are serving students in RICHMOND, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.