Newcastle High School or Newcastle School is a public high school located in Newcastle, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Newcastle Independent School District located in central Young County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Newcastle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcastle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newcastle School's student population of 225 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Rankings
Newcastle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newcastle School is 0.34, 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
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
79%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newcastle School's ranking?
Newcastle School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Newcastle School often compared to?
Newcastle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olney J High School, Graham J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 Newcastle School?
The graduation rate of Newcastle School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Newcastle School?
225 students attend Newcastle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Newcastle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle School?
Newcastle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newcastle School offer ?
Newcastle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Newcastle School part of?
Newcastle School is part of Newcastle Independent School District.
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