Princeton High School

1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,521 students in grades 9-12, Princeton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Princeton High School's student population of 1,521 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,521 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Princeton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Princeton High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5947 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
41%
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15-19%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Princeton 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Princeton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
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White
27%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Princeton High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Princeton High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Princeton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #5947 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
1,521 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Princeton High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton Independent School District.

School Reviews

2   9/20/2010
nepotism runs rampant in this school and is why the quality of academic programs suffer.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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