#260 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#3843 of 16,910 nationally
About Foster H S
Foster H S is a public high located in Richmond, in the Lamar Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,747 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 260th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,747.
There are 45 schools in Richmond; Foster H S ranks 15th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Foster H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Foster H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Briscoe Jh
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,003 students · 328 m away
Bentley El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
823 students · 5.5 km away
T L Pink El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students · 5.6 km away
Tomas H S
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 5.9 km away
Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center
Richmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
324 students · 6.0 km away
Frost El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students · 6.4 km away
Terrell El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students · 6.7 km away
Iltexas Richmond El
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 6.9 km away
Iltexas Richmond Middle
Richmond · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
227 students · 6.9 km away
Jackson El
Rosenberg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,751 students
Haltom H S
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2,757 students
Horn H S
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2,757 students
Oak Ridge H S
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2,758 students
Legacy H S
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster H S a good school?
Foster H S has a Success Index (US) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #260 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Foster H S rank in Texas?
Foster H S ranks #260 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #3843 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Foster H S?
Foster H S had 2,747 students in 2025.
Is Foster H S a elementary school or a high school?
Foster H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Foster H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Foster H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.