New Caney High School

Summary:

New Caney High School is a public high school serving 2,428 students in grades 9-12 in the New Caney Independent School District in Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population.

While New Caney High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92-94%, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools and holds a 2-star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's STAAR EOC test scores lag behind state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates 5-15 percentage points lower. This underperformance is particularly pronounced for subgroups like English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Economically Disadvantaged students. In comparison, Infinity Early College High School, also part of the New Caney ISD, significantly outperforms New Caney High School on key metrics.

New Caney High School faces additional challenges, including a high percentage (77.68%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school has also seen a decline in enrollment over the past three years, from 2,504 students in 2020-2021 to 2,428 in 2022-2023, along with a shift in its racial composition, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 31.35% to 25.82%, and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 61% to 64.87%. Addressing these academic achievement gaps, particularly for underperforming subgroups, should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21650 Loop 494
       New Caney, TX  77357


(281) 577-2800

District: New Caney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1534th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,001 Help


Feeder schools for New Caney High School:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary
    New Caney Elementary
    Oakley Elementary
    Tavola Elementary
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Middle:    Keefer Crossing Middle
    Pine Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  2,428

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.9%
White:
25.8%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details New Caney High School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.52. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at New Caney High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details New Caney High School has the largest high school student body size in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.9%), White (25.8%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Caney High School is 18. 1 high schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare New Caney High School employs 134.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Caney High School is $11,001, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the New Caney Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

New Caney High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks New Caney High School 1534th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See New Caney High School in the ranking list.)

New Caney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Caney Independent School District (Isd) 712th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Caney High School

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Rank History for all students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.22 753rd 1427 47.2%
2005 62.03 587th 1429 58.9%
2006 57.47 721st 1430 49.6%
2007 54.61 833rd 1497 44.4%
2008 58.11 745th 1510 50.7%
2009 60.26 706th 1539 54.1%
2010 58.48 796th 1568 49.2%
2011 54.66 964th 1672 42.3%
2012 35.72 1197th 1603 25.3%
2013 33.87 1224th 1652 25.9%
2014 41.99 1133rd 1734 34.7%
2015 45.11 1078th 1743 38.2%
2016 31.89 1326th 1762 24.7%
2017 31.11 1225th 1777 31.1%
2018 31.96 1233rd 1797 31.4%
2019 36.62 1211th 1857 34.8%
2021 32.74 1262nd 1861 32.2%
2022 33.49 1261st 1876 32.8%
2023 31.30 1362nd 1961 30.5%
2024 24.52 1534th 1987 22.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 423rd 582 27.3%
2019 29.93 446th 604 26.2%
2021 11.55 546th 588 7.1%
2022 18.97 564th 664 15.1%
2023 20.36 570th 677 15.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 1014th 1113 8.9%
2019 31.87 781st 1136 31.3%
2021 27.64 910th 1195 23.8%
2022 31.23 831st 1278 35.0%
2023 26.44 996th 1371 27.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.98 940th 1347 30.2%
2019 43.94 667th 1357 50.8%
2021 39.31 779th 1382 43.6%
2022 25.17 1180th 1418 16.8%
2023 33.52 978th 1478 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.10 1269th 1794 29.3%
2019 39.54 1120th 1818 38.4%
2021 37.57 1176th 1848 36.4%
2022 36.89 1166th 1847 36.9%
2023 34.02 1271st 1897 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.59 1299th 1781 27.1%
2019 36.86 1224th 1798 31.9%
2021 32.33 1257th 1815 30.7%
2022 29.96 1314th 1841 28.6%
2023 29.35 1345th 1891 28.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.34 661st 1137 41.9%
2019 27.85 1003rd 1145 12.4%
2021 18.28 1049th 1177 10.9%
2022 36.06 942nd 1172 19.6%
2023 22.34 1043rd 1182 11.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.70 902nd 1784 49.4%
2019 51.83 679th 1810 62.5%
2021 53.53 644th 1829 64.8%
2022 49.14 696th 1837 62.1%
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Rank History for Male students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.86 1311th 1803 27.3%
2019 33.50 1237th 1824 32.2%
2021 30.55 1285th 1840 30.2%
2022 34.58 1194th 1853 35.6%
2023 29.93 1334th 1913 30.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.72 462nd 487 5.1%
2021 28.75 382nd 488 21.7%
2022 44.37 322nd 507 36.5%
2023 72.11 114th 525 78.3%
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Rank History for African American students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.65 548th 1013 45.9%
2019 61.54 302nd 1024 70.5%
2021 46.90 459th 1020 55.0%
2022 57.68 309th 1031 70.0%
2023 38.39 609th 1069 43.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 1242nd 1691 26.6%
2019 34.87 1163rd 1714 32.1%
2021 32.12 1210th 1743 30.6%
2022 33.63 1164th 1762 33.9%
2023 31.75 1241st 1820 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at New Caney High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.20 1276th 1539 17.1%
2019 29.17 1176th 1526 22.9%
2021 25.56 1203rd 1510 20.3%
2022 21.35 1274th 1525 16.5%
2023 21.70 1296th 1576 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Open Quote I’m currently singled out by the teacher. I’m a junior and I passed all my classes. I was in class and I kept asking the teacher for help multiple times. She flat out ignored me. I started to cry And she told me to “stop complaining” I went to the school administration and they would not do anything. I’ve also come and talk to them before due to the bussing problems when 4 people have to sit in the same seat and sometimes on the floor and due to the issue of traffic in the mornings. I honestly would never go to the school again or ever send my kids there Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Caney High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1445 12 7 56 1 n/a n/a 0 1521
1989 1423 16 6 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1511
1990 1346 19 6 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1429
1991 1256 15 10 65 1 n/a n/a 0 1347
1992 1248 18 13 83 0 n/a n/a 0 1362
1993 1204 14 11 84 1 n/a n/a 0 1314
1994 1248 14 10 89 1 n/a n/a 0 1362
1995 1219 15 5 121 1 n/a n/a 0 1361
1996 1219 15 5 121 1 n/a n/a 0 1361
1997 1230 18 3 156 4 n/a n/a 0 1411
1998 1264 24 5 175 8 n/a n/a 0 1476
1999 1271 26 8 165 5 n/a n/a 0 1475
2000 1325 31 8 199 5 n/a n/a 0 1568
2001 1327 37 15 219 3 n/a n/a 0 1601
2002 1392 49 9 300 4 n/a n/a 0 1754
2003 1392 49 9 300 4 n/a n/a 0 1754
2004 1387 50 22 350 4 n/a n/a 0 1813
2005 1311 41 15 402 6 n/a n/a 0 1775
2006 1317 60 19 438 5 n/a n/a 0 1839
2007 1351 67 25 529 6 n/a n/a 0 1978
2008 1355 64 27 621 7 n/a n/a 0 2074
2009 1359 84 37 716 6 n/a n/a 0 2202
2010 1408 89 37 825 6 n/a n/a 0 2365
2011 881 36 13 511 7 1 37 0 1486
2012 809 27 6 501 9 2 21 0 1375
2013 771 34 4 586 6 1 19 0 1421
2014 781 32 6 654 9 0 17 0 1499
2015 796 41 6 714 10 2 18 0 1587
2016 788 40 8 817 10 2 19 0 1684
2017 805 55 11 931 14 1 27 0 1844
2018 794 65 11 1017 3 8 48 0 1946
2019 678 64 8 1086 4 6 47 0 1893
2020 669 82 9 1205 5 5 47 0 2022
2021 668 88 13 1300 7 5 50 0 2131
2022 636 98 16 1441 7 3 45 0 2246
2023 627 148 23 1575 5 3 47 0 2428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Caney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1521 94.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1511 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1429 95.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1347 94.5 14.2 n/a
1992 1362 96.9 14.0 10.2
1993 1314 99.0 13.3 16
1994 1362 99.9 13.6 7.1
1995 1361 104.9 13.0 16.1
1996 1361 104.9 13.0 16.1
1997 1411 102.7 13.7 13.7
1998 1476 108.2 13.6 15.1
1999 1475 106.3 13.9 23.2
2000 1568 105.1 14.9 21.4
2001 1601 111.5 14.4 22.9
2002 1754 117.5 14.9 27.2
2003 1754 117.5 14.9 27.2
2004 1813 123.4 14.7 31.6
2005 1775 116.8 15.2 36.2
2006 1839 127.2 14.5 37.8
2007 1978 130.5 15.2 41.6
2008 2074 142.4 14.6 44
2009 2202 143.3 15.4 50.1
2010 2365 152.3 15.5 51.7
2011 1486 102.2 14.5 53.8
2012 1375 96.8 14.2 59.9
2013 1421 105.0 13.5 62.6
2014 1499 116.2 12.8 59.8
2015 1587 116.0 13.6 60.2
2016 1684 121.0 13.9 60.1
2017 1844 127.3 14.4 61.4
2018 1946 128.4 15.1 62.1
2019 1893 128.5 14.7 70.8
2020 2022 128.0 15.7 69.9
2021 2131 128.4 16.5 69
2022 2246 130.9 17.1 69.3
2023 2428 134.5 18.0 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Caney High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1521 94.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1511 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1429 95.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1347 94.5 14.2 n/a
1992 1362 96.9 14.0 10.2
1993 1314 99.0 13.3 16
1994 1362 99.9 13.6 7.1
1995 1361 104.9 13.0 16.1
1996 1361 104.9 13.0 16.1
1997 1411 102.7 13.7 13.7
1998 1476 108.2 13.6 15.1
1999 1475 106.3 13.9 23.2
2000 1568 105.1 14.9 21.4
2001 1601 111.5 14.4 22.9
2002 1754 117.5 14.9 27.2
2003 1754 117.5 14.9 27.2
2004 1813 123.4 14.7 31.6
2005 1775 116.8 15.2 36.2
2006 1839 127.2 14.5 37.8
2007 1978 130.5 15.2 41.6
2008 2074 142.4 14.6 44
2009 2202 143.3 15.4 50.1
2010 2365 152.3 15.5 51.7
2011 1486 102.2 14.5 53.8
2012 1375 96.8 14.2 59.9
2013 1421 105.0 13.5 62.6
2014 1499 116.2 12.8 59.8
2015 1587 116.0 13.6 60.2
2016 1684 121.0 13.9 60.1
2017 1844 127.3 14.4 61.4
2018 1946 128.4 15.1 62.1
2019 1893 128.5 14.7 70.8
2020 2022 128.0 15.7 69.9
2021 2131 128.4 16.5 69
2022 2246 130.9 17.1 69.3
2023 2428 134.5 18.0 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Caney High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $929 (8.1%) $10,595 (91.9%) $11,524
2020 $810 (6.8%) $11,172 (93.2%) $11,983
2021 $786 (7.1%) $10,214 (92.8%) $11,001

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Caney High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1211th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1362nd of 1961 High schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (New Caney High School)4626
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))6342
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (New Caney High School)5249
 3%
   End of Course Biology (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (New Caney High School)3537
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4147
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (New Caney High School)4040
   End of Course English II Reading (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))4346
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (New Caney High School)7371
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (New Caney Independent School District (Isd))6969
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18932428
 28.3%
African American64148
 131.3%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian823
 187.5%
Hispanic10861575
 45%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White678627
 7.5%
Two or More Races4747
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.8%77.7%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Caney High School

New Caney High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Texas high schools.

New Caney High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dogwood Elementary
Elementary : New Caney Elementary
Elementary : Oakley Elementary
Elementary : Tavola Elementary
Elementary : Valley Ranch Elementary
Middle : Keefer Crossing Middle
Middle : Pine Valley Middle

Students at New Caney High School are 65% Hispanic, 26% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,428 students attended New Caney High School.


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