Princeton High School is a public high school located in Princeton, Texas. It is part of the Princeton Independent School District located in central Collin County and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school received a rating of "B" from the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,262 students in grades 9-12, Princeton Sr 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princeton Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Princeton Sr High School's student population of 1,262 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Princeton Sr 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 Princeton Sr High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#7095 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
47%
54%
Black
22%
13%
White
23%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Princeton Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers/lady Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princeton Sr High School's ranking?
Princeton Sr High School is ranked #7095 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton Sr High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Princeton Sr High School?
1,262 students attend Princeton Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Princeton Sr High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton Sr High School?
Princeton Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princeton Sr High School offer ?
Princeton Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton Sr High School part of?
Princeton Sr High School is part of Princeton Independent School District.
School Reviews
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