Crystal City High School is a high school that serves the city of Crystal City, Texas, as well as the unincorporated communities of Chula Vista-River Spur, Amaya, Loma Grande, Cometa, and southern Zavala County. It is part of the Crystal City Independent School District.
Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Crystal City 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CRYSTAL CITY H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 644.8 square miles in Crystal City, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 29.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crystal City High School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Win the day to prepare for tomorrow’s success!
School Rankings
Crystal City 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 Crystal City High School is 0.02, 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
#7589 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal City High School's ranking?
Crystal City High School is ranked #7589 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crystal City High School?
The graduation rate of Crystal City High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Crystal City High School?
505 students attend Crystal City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Crystal City High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crystal City High School?
Crystal City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crystal City High School offer ?
Crystal City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Crystal City High School part of?
Crystal City High School is part of Crystal City Independent School District.
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