Alice High School is a senior high school in Alice, Texas. A part of the Alice Independent School District, it serves Alice and surrounding communities in Jim Wells County.
Serving 1,295 students in grades 9-12, Alice High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for ALICE H S encompasses the entire Alice, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 301.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 23.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice High School's student population of 1,295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1887
School Rankings
Alice High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7718 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote/lady Coyote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice High School's ranking?
Alice High School is ranked #7718 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alice High School often compared to?
Alice High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alice High School?
The graduation rate of Alice High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alice High School?
1,295 students attend Alice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alice High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice High School?
Alice High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alice High School offer ?
Alice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alice High School part of?
Alice High School is part of Alice Independent School District.
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