Public high schoolGrades 9–12Terrell ISD

Terrell High School

400 Poetry Rd, Terrell, TX 75160 · (972) 563-7525

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (80).
1,457students
16.5students per teacher
90%attendance
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BRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Terrell High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 87

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 81

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Terrell High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Terrell ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level71%
Meets grade level35%
Terrell ISD high schools: 35%
Masters grade level7%
94.2%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
97%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,457students in 2024–25Down 1% from 1,466 the year before
16.5students per teacher88 full-time teachers
15.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,293average teacher base pay
75.6%from low-income familiesTerrell ISD high schools: 75.6%
26.8%English learners
5.1%in gifted & talented
36.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 57.9%African American 19.1%White 18.1%Two or More Races 3.7%Asian 0.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Terrell ISD (district website).

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

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Questions about Terrell High School

What is Terrell High School’s TEA rating?

Terrell High School earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (80) in 2025.

What grades does Terrell High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Terrell ISD, at 400 Poetry Rd in Terrell.

How many students go to Terrell High School?

1,457 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 1,466 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Terrell High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Terrell ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.