Petrolia High School is a public high school located in the community of Petrolia, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Petrolia Independent School District located in west central Clay County. The school serves Petrolia, Dean, and Byers.
Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Petrolia Junior High/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petrolia Junior High/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Petrolia Junior High/high School's student population of 233 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Orange and Black
School Rankings
Petrolia Junior High/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petrolia Junior High/high School is 0.38, 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
78%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates/lady Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petrolia Junior High/high School's ranking?
Petrolia Junior High/high School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Petrolia Junior High/high School?
The graduation rate of Petrolia Junior High/high School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Petrolia Junior High/high School?
233 students attend Petrolia Junior High/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Petrolia Junior High/high School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petrolia Junior High/high School?
Petrolia Junior High/high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petrolia Junior High/high School offer ?
Petrolia Junior High/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Petrolia Junior High/high School part of?
Petrolia Junior High/high School is part of Petrolia CISD School District.
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