Terrell High School

Terrell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Poetry Rd,  Terrell, TX
Terrell Independent School District
3.5
3.0
1,401 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Juan Solis
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
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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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
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
57.9%
Black
19.1%
White
18.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
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 211 Students
University of Texas - Austin 162 Students
University of North Texas 145 Students
Texas State University 141 Students
Texas Tech University 137 Students
East Texas A&M University 131 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 121 Students
Baylor University 104 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 90 Students
University of Houston 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 66 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Biology 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 26 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Veterinary Sciences 24 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 172 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2026
Terrell High school is one of the best schools out there,my best moments we're being involved and playing sports I'll have a lot of memories to talk with me,and my worst parts are probably right now senior year with all the requirements and pressure there is.Something I would like to see change is the staff and how they manage certain situations
4.0
5/16/2025
Terrell High School moved like a blur. I loved my experience, hopping from group to group of people, and I have too many memories. Becoming the starting QB or leading in Beauty and the Beast (Beast). yes, my experience was great, it built character.
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
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/6/2026
Alicia Godinez , a teacher for the seniors here at Terrell high school harasses and terrorizes anyone in her way who don’t agree with her. I’ve tried to work with Terrell isd about the issue but they refuse to make her be responsible for her actions. If you look on her public profile you can clearly...
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% 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 3.43, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $278,916. 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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