Serving 163 students in grades 7-12, Fort Hancock High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Hancock High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,710.1 square miles around Fort Hancock, TX, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 27.1 miles, with the furthest edge located 53.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Hancock High School's student population of 163 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings
Fort Hancock 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 Fort Hancock High School is 0.06, 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
#4445 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-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 Fort Hancock High School's ranking?
Fort Hancock High School is ranked #4445 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Hancock High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Hancock High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Fort Hancock High School?
163 students attend Fort Hancock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fort Hancock High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Hancock High School?
Fort Hancock High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Hancock High School offer ?
Fort Hancock High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fort Hancock High School part of?
Fort Hancock High School is part of FT Hancock Independent School District.
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