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FOSTER H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
RICHMOND, Texas · LAMAR CISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,747
Student:Teacher22.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch33%
Title INo
FOSTER H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
2,747
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
33%-31pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

FOSTER H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in RICHMOND, Texas. The school enrolls 2,747 students. It is part of the LAMAR CISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
2,747 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLAMAR CISD
County48157
CityRICHMOND
ZIP77406
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482658008559

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,747
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino32.7%
Black / African American9.5%
Asian24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
32.7%
Black
9.5%
Asian
24.1%
Two+
2.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %33%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)