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Foster High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4400 FM 723 Rd,
Richmond, TX
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Gerard Kipping
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B-
C
B
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
58.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
32%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
499:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
31.4%
White
28.7%
Black
26%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
685 Students
Texas A&M University
655 Students
University of Texas - Austin
562 Students
Texas State University
410 Students
Rice University
346 Students
Baylor University
312 Students
Texas Tech University
262 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
253 Students
Houston Christian University
229 Students
Sam Houston State University
224 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
224 Students
Biology
199 Students
Nursing
176 Students
Psychology
143 Students
Computer Science
109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
107 Students
Mechanical Engineering
83 Students
Marketing
62 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
62 Students
Engineering
60 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/14/2025
The school was amazing, I really enjoyed being there; however, some teachers are sometimes rude and disrespectful to the students, and the food tastes bad every time, the bathrooms are always cluttered with people who aren't even using them, but the learning experience is great because most teachers actually enjoy their job.
4/4/2025
I'm currently attending Foster High School, very exciting to study with teachers and friends everyday. Sport events are great. I love my friends and teachers here. The education is very quality, teachers are very nice and easy to communicate with and often give advices to students.
2/24/2025
I attended foster high school for 3 years. I came as a sophomore and graduated. the school itself is really nice and so is the staff there. They have a lot of sports options for boys and girls, I did wrestling for all my three years there and i loved it.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/12/2018
Foster is a great high school. It has been recognized as a top school for sports and academics combine. School is clean. Never hear anything about fights or gangs in school. High graduation rate and high number of students to college. One of the top schools in the west houston area and without all t...
12/5/2016
I am a student at foster who recently moved here from fort bend and this school is perfect they are good at studies and sports
1/6/2015
I have had students at Foster since 2009 and I absolutely love it. They hold the children to a high standard, yes their dress code is strict and adhered to, however well needed to ensure good order and discipline are followed. I love it and am very pleased with my children being at Foster.
2/23/2014
Foster high school is the worst place you could send your kids to if you want them to succeed. Teachers care more about dress code violations and what's going on in their own lives than teaching students. There are some teachers who rock, but they put so much emphasis on grading hard and making sure...
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Foster High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richmond, TX and is served by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,579 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Foster High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Henry Wertheimer Middle School, Living Water Christian School, KnILE Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Foster High School.