Petrolia J High School (Closed 2012)

601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Petrolia J High School serves 102 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
≥95%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Petrolia J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
≥95%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Petrolia J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Petrolia J High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Petrolia J High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Petrolia J High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
84%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Petrolia J High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Petrolia J High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Petrolia J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Petrolia J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Petrolia J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Petrolia J High School?
102 students attend Petrolia J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Petrolia J High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petrolia J High School?
Petrolia J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petrolia J High School offer ?
Petrolia J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Petrolia J High School part of?
Petrolia J High School is part of Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District.

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