Serving 2,388 students in grades 9-12, Foster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Foster High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foster High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foster High School?
The graduation rate of Foster High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Foster High School?
2,388 students attend Foster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Foster High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foster High School?
Foster High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Foster High School offer ?
Foster High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Foster High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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