Serving 356 students in grades 9-12, Cotulla 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COTULLA H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cotulla school district, covering approximately 1,393.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 24.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 36.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotulla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cotulla High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cotulla 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 Cotulla High School is 0.13, 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
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotulla High School's ranking?
Cotulla High School is ranked #6943 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotulla High School?
The graduation rate of Cotulla High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Cotulla High School?
356 students attend Cotulla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cotulla High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotulla High School?
Cotulla High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cotulla High School offer ?
Cotulla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cotulla High School part of?
Cotulla High School is part of Cotulla Independent School District.
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