Garden City High School

240 W Bearkat Ave
Garden City, TX 79739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Garden City High School is a public high school located in Garden City, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Glasscock County Independent School District located in central Glasscock County.
Serving 162 students in grades 6-12, Garden City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Garden City High School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Garden City High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City High School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#857 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
41%
65-69%
51%
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bearkat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garden City High School's ranking?
Garden City High School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden City High School?
The graduation rate of Garden City High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garden City High School?
162 students attend Garden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garden City High School students are White, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden City High School offer ?
Garden City High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Garden City High School part of?
Garden City High School is part of Glasscock County Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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