Shiner High School is a public high school located in Shiner, Texas, United States and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Shiner Independent School District located in western Lavaca County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 294 students in grades 7-12, Shiner High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 25% 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: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shiner 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Shiner High School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shiner High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shiner High School is 0.41, 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
#931 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
75%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comanche
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shiner High School's ranking?
Shiner High School is ranked #931 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shiner High School?
The graduation rate of Shiner High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shiner High School?
294 students attend Shiner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shiner High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shiner High School?
Shiner High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shiner High School offer ?
Shiner High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Shiner High School part of?
Shiner High School is part of Shiner Independent School District.
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