Gorman High School serves 86 students in grades 9-12.
Gorman High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gorman High School's student population of 86 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorman High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gorman High School is 0.53, 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
#3815 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorman High School's ranking?
Gorman High School is ranked #3815 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gorman High School?
The graduation rate of Gorman High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gorman High School?
86 students attend Gorman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gorman High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorman High School?
Gorman High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorman High School offer ?
Gorman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gorman High School part of?
Gorman High School is part of Gorman Independent School District.
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