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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GROESBECK ISD·NCES 482181002202

GROESBECK H S

1202 N ELLIS, GROESBECK, TX 76642 · (254) 729-4101 · Limestone County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL497 STUDENTS
Enrollment
497
High
DISTRICT 374 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
292 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
124
Grade 10
145
Grade 11
127
Grade 12
101
Student demographics
White
26052%
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
15130%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54%
Black
6212%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 13%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
184%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26353%
Female
23447%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
52.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +41.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
37.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +4.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
48.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
497
+13 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 12.0:1
% White
52%
was 61%
% Hispanic
30%
was 21%
% Black
12%
was 13%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GROESBECK H S

GROESBECK H S is one of the low-enrollment secondary schools in GROESBECK, Texas, operated by GROESBECK ISD, with 497 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 38% below the state mean of about 796.

Across the 4 schools in GROESBECK ISD (1,495 students total), GROESBECK H S accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, GROESBECK H S records that 52% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 30% Hispanic, 12% Black, 4% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, GROESBECK H S has 39 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.7:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Limestone County runs at roughly 74%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, GROESBECK H S performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 48.2%, the actual is 49.8%, a residual of +1.5 points.

Around the school, Limestone County reports that the typical household earns roughly $60,573 per year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GROESBECK H S is one of 11 public schools in Limestone County (combined enrollment of about 3,628 students).

The closest other public school is GROESBECK MIDDLE, roughly 1.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. On composite proficiency, GROESBECK H S comes 1st of 7 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 32.8%.

The school occupies a rural site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GROESBECK H S has expanded 3%, going from 484 students in 2018 to 497 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share rose from 21% to 30%.

On allk12, members of the GROESBECK H S community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Limestone County at a glance

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Population
22,283
Census ACS
Median income
$60,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
3,628 students

Quick facts

School name
GROESBECK H S
District
GROESBECK ISD
Address
1202 N ELLIS, GROESBECK, TX 76642
Phone
(254) 729-4101
County
Limestone County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
497
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
292 (59%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
482181002202
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GROESBECK H S
How large is GROESBECK H S?
GROESBECK H S enrolls approximately 497 students in grades 09-12.
Is GROESBECK H S an elementary, middle, or high school?
GROESBECK H S is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at GROESBECK H S?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at GROESBECK H S.
How diverse is GROESBECK H S?
GROESBECK H S reports a student body of 52% White, 30% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is GROESBECK H S public or private?
GROESBECK H S is a public K-12 school, overseen by GROESBECK ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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