Tomas High School

Tomas High School in Richmond, TX, is a brand-new high school serving grades 9-12 within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, and despite opening its doors for the 2025-2026 school year, it has already earned a strong statewide ranking of 367 out of 2,009 high schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile with a 4-star rating.

This new school stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, Science, and History, often outperforming established local peers. For example, in English I, Tomas (74.44% proficiency) beats nearby Fulshear High School (68.99%) and Foster High School (72.33%), and is competitive with Katy High School (75.46%). In U.S. History, Tomas (88.78% proficiency) leads all LCISD schools in the area, surpassing both Fulshear (81.65%) and Foster (85.94%). The school also shows a notable strength in serving diverse student populations, ranking in the 87th percentile for Hispanic students and the 85th percentile for both African American and low socio-economic status students, indicating a strong commitment to closing achievement gaps.

However, the school has a clear area for growth in Algebra I, where its proficiency rate of 49.57% falls below the state average of 54.03%. Additionally, while the school excels with many student groups, it shows a relative weakness in serving its Asian and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 36th and 56th percentiles respectively. As a new school, key data like enrollment numbers and graduation rates are not yet available, but its early success in a competitive region—surrounded by top-performing schools from both LCISD and the Katy Independent School District—suggests a strong foundation for future growth.