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 (2026)
- 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 High School serves the entire district of Terlingua, TX, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 690.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.5 miles away.
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
17%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
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%.
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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