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Palacios Junior Senior High School

Palacios ISD · Matagorda County · 100 SHARK DR, Palacios, TX 77465

(361)972-2571

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6/10
#281
Rank 281 out of 592
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #294 · 51st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #282 · 53rd percentile
Science6/10 · #277 · 51st percentile

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School Overview

Palacios Junior Senior High School sits in a small coastal town on Matagorda Bay, where shrimping culture and tight-knit community life shape the high school experience in ways that larger schools simply can't replicate. Performing solidly in the middle of the state rankings, it's a good fit for families who value a close-knit environment where students aren't just a number — teachers know their kids, and school events actually bring the whole town together. If you're drawn to the laid-back Gulf Coast lifestyle, affordable small-town living, and a school where your child can genuinely stand out, Palacios has a lot going for it.

Student Demographics

493 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
349 (71%)
White
106 (22%)
Asian
25 (5%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners94 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged344 (70%)
Students with Disabilities68 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

658
Enrollment
57.8
Teachers (FTE)
11.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.3%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

12
AP Courses
offered
16.2%
AP Participation
of students
62
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #499 · 41st percentile

7 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found