Summary
Nederland High School is a large public high school in Nederland, TX, serving about 1,500 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Nederland Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide. The school has a strong track record, earning a 4-star rating for seven of the last ten school years and currently ranking in the 76th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, with about 39% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Nederland High School stands out from nearby schools with its consistent academic strength, particularly in core subjects. For example, its proficiency rates in Biology (79%), English I (67%), and English II (72%) all exceed state averages and are the highest among traditional public high schools in the area. Compared to Port Neches-Groves High School, just 3.5 miles away, Nederland outperforms it significantly in Algebra I (66% vs. 40% proficient) and English I (67% vs. 56%). The contrast is even starker with Memorial High School, where Nederland's English I proficiency rate of 67% is more than double Memorial's 32%. While Bob Hope High School ranks higher overall (87th percentile), it has a 0% proficiency rate in Algebra I, a subject where Nederland excels at 66% proficient, showing Nederland offers a more balanced academic profile.
The school also demonstrates effective support for diverse student groups, with Hispanic students ranking in the 73rd percentile and at-risk students historically ranking in the 80th percentile. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 and per-student spending of $11,121, Nederland uses its resources efficiently, achieving better outcomes than Memorial High School, which spends more per student ($13,207) but has far lower performance. While graduation rates have slightly dipped from 94.7% to 92.8% and dropout rates have risen to 1.2%, these numbers remain excellent, and the school's overall trajectory is positive, with its state ranking climbing from the 67th to the 76th percentile in recent years.
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