Overview
FOSTER H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in RICHMOND, Texas. The school enrolls 2,579 students. It is part of the LAMAR CISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,579 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLAMAR CISD
County48157
CityRICHMOND
ZIP77406
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482658008559
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,579
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
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 %36%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)