Enrollment
82
High
DISTRICT 132 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MENARD ISD·NCES 483021003385
MENARD H S
401 W TRAVIS ST, MENARD, TX 76859 · (325) 396-2513 · Menard County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL82 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
41 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MENARD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
76.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
52.0%
TX avg 42.0%
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 52 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
64.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 64% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
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 2024-25Enrollment
82
-5 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
was 9.0:1
% White
59%
was 38%
% Hispanic
39%
was 61%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About MENARD H S
MENARD H S is one of the micro-enrollment high schools in MENARD, Texas, overseen by MENARD ISD, with 82 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 90% below typical.
Within MENARD ISD, which oversees 2 schools and 264 students, MENARD H S is one campus in the system.
On demographics, MENARD H S shows that the largest single group is White, at 59% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 39% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 75% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.
Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.6:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 50% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.
On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), MENARD H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 52.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 64.1%.
Zooming out to the county, census data for Menard County shows median household income runs about $53,043, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. MENARD H S is one of 2 public schools in Menard County (combined enrollment of about 264 students).
The closest other public school is MENARD ELEMENTARY/JH, roughly 0.4 miles away. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts MENARD H S at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 42.0%.
MENARD H S operates from a low-density location.
Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 6%: 87 students in 2018 compared to 82 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment ticked down from 61% to 39% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 9.0:1 in 2018 to 6.6:1 in 2025.
Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
Menard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,955
Census ACS
Median income
$53,043
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2
264 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- MENARD ELEMENTARY/JH0.4 mi · 182
- EDEN CISD21.5 mi · 219
- JUNCTION EL29.4 mi · 294
- JUNCTION H S29.4 mi · 177
- JUNCTION MIDDLE29.4 mi · 118
- BRADY MIDDLE29.8 mi · 206
Frequently asked questions
About MENARD H SWhat is the total enrollment at MENARD H S?
MENARD H S enrolls approximately 82 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does MENARD H S serve?
MENARD H S serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MENARD H S?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MENARD H S is approximately 6.6:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MENARD H S?
At MENARD H S, the student body is approximately 59% White, 39% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is MENARD H S in?
MENARD H S is part of MENARD ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.