Borger High School

600 W 1st St
Borger, TX 79007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Borger 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Borger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Borger High School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers

School Rankings

Borger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Borger High School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4996 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35%
41%
46%
51%
64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borger High School's ranking?
Borger High School is ranked #4996 out of 8,188 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Borger High School?
The graduation rate of Borger High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Borger High School?
715 students attend Borger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Borger High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Borger High School?
Borger High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Borger High School offer ?
Borger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Borger High School part of?
Borger High School is part of Borger Independent School District.

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5   12/27/2014
I Borger High School because im so happy be a senior class 2015 and so ready for graduate
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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