Summary:
The Tidehaven Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Tidehaven High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in the small community of El Maton, Texas, with a total enrollment of 312 students.
Tidehaven High School is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 19% of Texas high schools (383 out of 2,009) in the most recent data. The school shows exceptional strength in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates in English I Reading (75.36%) and English II Reading (71.26%) significantly exceeding state averages by nearly 20 and 11 percentage points, respectively. Biology is another area of excellence, with 83.33% of students proficient compared to the state's 70.51%. The school also demonstrated remarkable year-over-year improvement, with proficiency rates increasing in every subject from the previous year, including a dramatic 14.58 percentage point jump in Algebra I and an 18.5 point rebound in U.S. History. This consistent upward trend suggests effective instructional strategies are in place.
Key metrics further highlight the school's success. Despite nearly 58% of students being economically disadvantaged, Tidehaven High School maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, a powerful indicator of a supportive environment. The graduation rate stands at a solid 89.9%. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and spending of $15,758 per student, the school invests heavily in individualized support. While the district itself is ranked in the top 5% of Texas, the high school's top 19% ranking suggests that the district's overall excellence is also driven by its elementary and middle schools. For parents, this data paints a picture of a small, high-performing high school that excels in academics, particularly in reading and science, and successfully supports all students to stay on track to graduation.
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