Hale Center Independent School District is a public school district based in Hale Center, Texas. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. The school's mascot is the Owls.
Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Hale Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 81% 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: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HALE CENTER H S is located in Hale Center, TX, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 156.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hale Center High School's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hale Center 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 Hale Center High School is 0.37, 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
#7602 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
77%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hootie
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hale Center High School's ranking?
Hale Center High School is ranked #7602 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hale Center High School often compared to?
Hale Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale Center High School?
The graduation rate of Hale Center High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Hale Center High School?
174 students attend Hale Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hale Center High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hale Center High School?
Hale Center High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hale Center High School offer ?
Hale Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hale Center High School part of?
Hale Center High School is part of Hale Center Independent School District.
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