Grand Saline High School is a public high school located in Grand Saline, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Grand Saline Independent School District located in northeast Van Zandt County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Grand Saline High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Saline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Saline High School's student population of 363 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Changing the World One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Grand Saline High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Saline High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5005 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
68%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Saline High School's ranking?
Grand Saline High School is ranked #5005 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Saline High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Saline High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grand Saline High School?
363 students attend Grand Saline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grand Saline High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Saline High School?
Grand Saline High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Saline High School offer ?
Grand Saline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Saline High School part of?
Grand Saline High School is part of Grand Saline Independent School District.
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