Big Bend High School is a public K-12 school located in unincorporated Brewster County, Texas, adjacent to the Study Butte census-designated place, and with a Terlingua postal address.
Serving 121 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Big Bend 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BIG BEND H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire Terlingua school district, covering approximately 690.8 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Bend High School's student population of 121 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Bend 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 Big Bend High School is 0.30, 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
#7819 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bend High School's ranking?
Big Bend High School is ranked #7819 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Big Bend High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Big Bend High School?
121 students attend Big Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Big Bend High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Bend High School?
Big Bend High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Bend High School offer ?
Big Bend High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Big Bend High School part of?
Big Bend High School is part of Terlingua Csd School District.
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