Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Gunter High School ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunter High School's attendance zone covers the entire Gunter school district in Gunter, TX, encompassing approximately 66.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gunter High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gunter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunter High School is 0.40, 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
#3466 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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)11.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Gunter High School's ranking?
Gunter High School is ranked #3466 out of 8,096 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 Gunter High School?
The graduation rate of Gunter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Gunter High School?
368 students attend Gunter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gunter High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunter High School?
Gunter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunter High School offer ?
Gunter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gunter High School part of?
Gunter High School is part of Gunter Independent School District.
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