Competency Based High School (Closed 2005)

Competency Based High School serves 190 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Competency Based High School?
190 students attend Competency Based High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Competency Based High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Competency Based High School offer ?
Competency Based High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Competency Based High School part of?
Competency Based High School is part of Edgewood Independent School District.

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