Booker High School is a public high school located in Booker, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Booker Independent School District located in north central Lipscomb County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 161 students in grades 6-12, Booker Jh/h S ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker Jh/h S's student population of 161 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker Jh/h S is 0.35, 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
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kiowa
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker Jh/h S's ranking?
Booker Jh/h S is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker Jh/h S often compared to?
Booker Jh/h Sis often viewed alongside schools like Darrouzett Schools, Follett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S?
The graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker Jh/h S?
161 students attend Booker Jh/h S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Booker Jh/h S students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker Jh/h S?
Booker Jh/h S has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker Jh/h S offer ?
Booker Jh/h S offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker Jh/h S part of?
Booker Jh/h S is part of Booker Independent School District.
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