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Celeste High School

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Celeste High School ranks 641 st of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

641^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 68% of Texas high schools

Summary

Celeste High School is a small, rural high school in Celeste, TX, serving 147 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Celeste Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate—a perfect 100% for four of the last five years—and a 0% dropout rate, which is a remarkable achievement compared to nearby schools like Greenville High School (95.3% graduation) and Caddo Mills High School (97.9% graduation). With a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Celeste offers a highly personalized learning environment that is dramatically smaller than larger area schools, such as Farmersville High School (15.3:1) and Caddo Mills High School (13.7:1).

Academically, Celeste High School consistently outperforms state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in English and Biology. For the 2024-2025 school year, students achieved 86.11% proficiency in English II, far exceeding the state average of 56.22%, and Biology proficiency rates have remained between 70% and 78% over the past three years. The school also excels in supporting economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide for effectiveness with this group, despite about 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This strong performance places Celeste in a unique position among nearby schools—it offers a more intimate setting than higher-ranked Caddo Mills High School while outperforming similar-sized schools like Bland High School and Wolfe City High School in overall state rankings.

While the school has seen a recent dip in performance for male and white students, its long-term trajectory shows consistent improvement, climbing from the 46th percentile in 2016-2017 to a peak of the 84th percentile in 2023-2024. The school continues to serve special education students exceptionally well, ranking in the 71st percentile. For parents seeking a supportive, high-performing environment with a focus on graduating every student, Celeste High School is a standout choice in the region, offering a compelling alternative to larger schools like Greenville High School or Farmersville High School.

147

Students ?

7.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,018

Per pupil spending ?

50.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

609 Fm 1562
Celeste, TX 75423-0067

(903) 568-4721

District: Celeste Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Celeste High School:

Elementary:	Celeste Elementary
Middle:	Celeste J H

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Texas avg62%

641^st of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 32%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

215^th of 951Celeste Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	641 of 2009	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.6	533 of 1974	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	311 of 1990	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.9	506 of 1961	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	444 of 1876	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	56.1	743 of 1861	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.2	615 of 1857	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	551 of 1797	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.0	956 of 1777	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.7	570 of 1762	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.7	711 of 1743	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.5	167 of 1734	90.4%	★★★★★
2013	70.0	358 of 1652	78.3%	★★★★☆
2012	59.4	565 of 1603	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.0	226 of 1672	86.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.3	228 of 1568	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	68.3	446 of 1539	71.0%	★★★★☆
2008	78.2	176 of 1510	88.3%	★★★★☆
2007	75.1	258 of 1497	82.8%	★★★★☆
2006	85.1	47 of 1430	96.7%	★★★★★
2005	77.5	192 of 1429	86.6%	★★★★☆
2004	81.4	79 of 1427	94.5%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	43.8	861 of 1837	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.7	666 of 1829	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.5	1323 of 1810	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	60.4	437 of 1784	75.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	58.3	272 of 1153	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	158 of 1437	89.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	390 of 1936	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.2	402 of 1504	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	435 of 1880	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	64.6	548 of 1891	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	575 of 1841	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.5	947 of 1815	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.8	699 of 1798	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	665 of 1781	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	545 of 1860	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	65.6	311 of 1453	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	408 of 1805	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.3	419 of 1820	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	335 of 1762	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	64.6	452 of 1743	74.1%	★★★★☆
2019	44.8	902 of 1714	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.2	497 of 1691	70.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	532 of 1937	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	72.7	184 of 1513	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	343 of 1884	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	61.1	508 of 1897	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	56.5	579 of 1847	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	842 of 1848	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.1	1008 of 1818	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.6	742 of 1794	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.8	887 of 1954	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.6	400 of 1515	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.9	317 of 1891	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	494 of 1913	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	373 of 1853	79.9%	★★★★☆
2021	60.7	592 of 1840	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	601 of 1824	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	637 of 1803	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	17.7	612 of 713	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	81.6	56 of 598	90.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	459 of 1581	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	97 of 1299	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	61.2	400 of 1548	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	176 of 1478	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	46.8	602 of 1418	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	19.0	1282 of 1382	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	56.8	389 of 1357	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	180 of 1347	86.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	729 of 1584	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.4	530 of 1294	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.4	440 of 1556	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	649 of 1576	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.5	464 of 1525	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	984 of 1510	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.2	739 of 1526	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	913 of 1539	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)80th percentile+12 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)76th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2026)71st percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)54th percentile-14 vs school

At Risk (2022)53rd percentile-23 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)14th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History82%+12 vs state

Biology76%+5 vs state

English II Reading68%+8 vs state

English I Reading66%+10 vs state

Algebra I44%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Celeste High School	Public	9-12	609 Fm 1562	Celeste	75423	Hunt County	Celeste Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 568-4721	147	19	7.5	50.3%	110 (74.8%)	3 (2.0%)	24 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)	61.7	641^st of 2009 public high schools	68.1%		65.6	533^rd of 1974 public high schools	73.0%	108	44.1	75.7	65.7	67.7	82.4	$16,018
Leonard High School	Public	9-12	1002 N Poplar St	Leonard	75452	Fannin County	Leonard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 587-3556	269	24	11.2	52.4%	183 (68.0%)	3 (1.1%)	62 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	39.3	1254^th of 2009 public high schools	37.6%		53.8	804^th of 1974 public high schools	59.3%	450	24.2	71.3	57.3	55.1	50.0	$14,564
Bland High School	Public	9-12	6164 F M 2194	Farmersville	75442	Hunt County	Bland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 776-2239	220	19	11.8	60.9%	104 (47.3%)	2 (0.9%)	107 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	61.3	653^rd of 2009 public high schools	67.5%		56.8	754^th of 1974 public high schools	61.8%	101	49.2	89.1	64.1	56.5	75.7	$9,906
Wolfe City High School	Public	9-12	8353 Hwy 34	Wolfe City	75496	Hunt County	Wolfe City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 496-2891	222	21	10.6	55.4%	157 (70.7%)	3 (1.4%)	52 (23.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	61.9	629^th of 2009 public high schools	68.7%		60.7	654^th of 1974 public high schools	66.9%	25	50.0	84.2	62.5	62.8	76.4	$11,566
Greenville Alternative Educational Program	Public	6-12	3923 Henry St	Greenville	75401	Hunt County	Greenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 457-2619	26	3	8.3	92.3%	6 (23.1%)	9 (34.6%)	9 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)						$6,261
Trenton High School	Public	9-12	2289 Fm 815	Trenton	75490	Fannin County	Trenton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 989-2242	213	17	12.3	39.4%	132 (62.0%)	7 (3.3%)	70 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.3	469^th of 2009 public high schools	76.7%		62.9	601^st of 1974 public high schools	69.6%	132	52.3	77.8	72.7	86.3	72.7	$9,464
Blue Ridge High School	Public	9-12	11020 Cr 504	Blue Ridge	75424	Collin County	Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 752-5554	298	28	10.7	54.0%	177 (59.4%)	1 (0.3%)	106 (35.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	53.2	868^th of 2009 public high schools	56.8%		50	908^th of 1974 public high schools	54.0%	40	18.3	66.3	71.9	67.6	73.0	$14,388
Farmersville High School	Public	9-12	499 Hwy 78 N	Farmersville	75442	Collin County	Farmersville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 782-7757	765	50	15.3	54.0%	365 (47.7%)	42 (5.5%)	308 (40.3%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.0%)	61.3	654^th of 2009 public high schools	67.4%		63	598^th of 1974 public high schools	69.7%	56	33.6	75.1	62.5	70.9	78.0	$10,594
Greenville High School	Public	9-12	3515 Lion's Lair	Greenville	75402	Hunt County	Greenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 457-2550	1,520	93	16.2	78.8%	394 (25.9%)	216 (14.2%)	818 (53.8%)	15 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	69 (4.5%)	27.7	1523^rd of 2009 public high schools	24.2%		17.6	1658^th of 1974 public high schools	16.0%	135	40.8	52.3	37.5	50.1	53.4	$8,471
Caddo Mills High School	Public	9-12	3049 S Fm 36	Caddo Mills	75135	Hunt County	Caddo Mills Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 527-3164	833	60	13.7	27.5%	534 (64.1%)	46 (5.5%)	215 (25.8%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	66.9	503^rd of 2009 public high schools	75.0%		66.3	516^th of 1974 public high schools	73.9%	13	48.4	81.5	75.3	70.5	71.4	$10,792

Frequently Asked Questions about Celeste High School

Is Celeste High School a good school?

Celeste High School ranks 641^st of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Celeste High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 147 students attended Celeste High School.

What district is Celeste High School in?

Celeste Independent School District (Isd)

What schools feed into Celeste High School?

Celeste High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Celeste Elementary
Middle : Celeste J H

What is the racial makeup of Celeste High School?

Students at Celeste High School are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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