Porter High School is a school that opened in 2010 in unincorporated Montgomery County, Texas. It is the second high school to New Caney Independent School District. The school is home of the Spartans athletic teams. Its school colors are black and red.
Serving 2,120 students in grades 9-12, Porter 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Porter High School's student population of 2,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Porter 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 Porter High School is 0.55, 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
#6587 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porter High School's ranking?
Porter High School is ranked #6587 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Porter High School often compared to?
Porter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Caney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porter High School?
The graduation rate of Porter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Porter High School?
2,120 students attend Porter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Porter High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porter High School?
Porter High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Porter High School offer ?
Porter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Porter High School part of?
Porter High School is part of New Caney Independent School District.
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