Terrell High School

Terrell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Poetry Rd,  Terrell, TX
Terrell Independent School District
3.5
3.2
1,401 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Juan Solis
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
B-
College Prep
D+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
23.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
6%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
417:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
54.8%
Black
20.5%
White
19.4%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 209 Students
University of Texas - Austin 163 Students
Texas State University 138 Students
University of North Texas 138 Students
East Texas A&M University 125 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 119 Students
Texas Tech University 118 Students
Baylor University 112 Students
University of Houston 97 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Business 62 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Biology 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Veterinary Sciences 25 Students
Dental Hygiene 20 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 20 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 20 Students
Criminology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 178 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/1/2025
Terrell high school is a very dull boring place I feel like they don't try enough to keep us engaged with the curriculum especially as a senior if I could rate my experience I would give it 4/10
4.0 Sophomore
12/16/2024
Good school for a small town, helpful teachers, diverse classes and styles. Celebrates its teams and fellow students.
5.0 Senior
11/16/2024
Teachers are really helpful and nice, and they genuinely care about their students. Also administration cars about the wellbeing of their students and faculty.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/16/2025
Unless you're in dual credit or AP classes, my surrounding classmates were cheaters, and the teachers would never say anything; it was annoying to complete assignments. A lot of vandalism and kids smoking THC, and vapes, and kids got away with smoking in the classroom if they were sneaky enough. I'v...
5.0 parent
3/25/2025
THS has been absolutely amazing for my daughter.
1.0 parent
4/1/2023
The whole Terrell ISD school district does not even stick to their student conduct they have student conduct they have students coming in dressed in literally nothing... their bras are showing or their only covering their bras their pants are beyond sagging but Terrell ISD does absolutely nothing wi...
4.0 parent
11/10/2020
I feel pretty blessed to have my kids in a school with caring teachers, and opportunities to get an associate's degree, and job skills training if we choose to go that route. The are opportunities for kids to ready themselves for adult life at Terrell HS. I hope that kids are all getting the support...

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Terrell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Terrell, TX, in the Terrell neighborhood, and is served by the Terrell Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 1,401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Terrell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $279,411. Discover additional schools in the area, like Poetry Community Christian School, Kaufman Christian School, Heritage Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Terrell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Terrell High School.

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