Muenster High School is a 2A public high school located in Muenster, Texas. It is part of the Muenster Independent School District located in western Cooke County. In 2011, the school was rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 256 students in grades 7-12, Muenster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muenster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Muenster High School's student population of 256 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
A Tradition of Success
School Mascot
Hornet
School Rankings
Muenster High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muenster High School is 0.15, 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
#735 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
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
12%
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: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muenster High School's ranking?
Muenster High School is ranked #735 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Muenster High School often compared to?
Muenster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindsay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muenster High School?
The graduation rate of Muenster High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Muenster High School?
256 students attend Muenster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Muenster High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muenster High School?
Muenster High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muenster High School offer ?
Muenster High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Muenster High School part of?
Muenster High School is part of Muenster Independent School District.
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