Celeste High School is a public high school located in the city of Celeste, Texas, United States and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Celeste Independent School District located in northwestern Hunt County. In 2015, the school was rated Met Standard by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Celeste High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Celeste High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Celeste High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Celeste High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Celeste High School is 0.40, 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
#2367 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
75%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celeste High School's ranking?
Celeste High School is ranked #2367 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Celeste High School?
The graduation rate of Celeste High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Celeste High School?
157 students attend Celeste High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Celeste High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Celeste High School?
Celeste High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Celeste High School offer ?
Celeste High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Celeste High School part of?
Celeste High School is part of Celeste Independent School District.
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