Foster H S
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
106th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
4400 FM 723, Richmond, TX 77406
(832)223-3800NCES ID 482658008559Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Foster H S 106th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 94% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,498 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,579 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2001, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.9% | 30.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 48.1% | 28.3% | ▼ 19.8 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 26.6% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Asian | 5.0% | 10.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2001. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $424K in zip 77406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Foster H S in?
Foster H S is part of the Lamar CISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is Foster H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foster H S 106th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Foster H S?
Hispanic 30%, White 28%, Black 27%, Asian 11% (2,579 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foster H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77406 is $424K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.