Dimmitt High School is a public high school located in Dimmitt, Texas. It is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. The school is part of the Dimmitt Independent School District located in central Castro County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "C" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Dimmitt 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 91% 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: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DIMMITT H S serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire Dimmitt school district, covering approximately 447.3 square miles in Dimmitt, TX. The typical drive to the school takes between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dimmitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dimmitt High School's student population of 324 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
324 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt High School is 0.18, 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
#6867 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dimmitt High School's ranking?
Dimmitt High School is ranked #6867 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dimmitt High School?
The graduation rate of Dimmitt High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Dimmitt High School?
324 students attend Dimmitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dimmitt High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dimmitt High School?
Dimmitt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dimmitt High School offer ?
Dimmitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dimmitt High School part of?
Dimmitt High School is part of Dimmitt Independent School District.
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