Hale Center High School serves 155 students in grades 9-12.
Hale Center 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hale Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hale Center High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hale Center 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 Hale Center High School is 0.44, 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
#2636 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
25%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2636 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hale Center High School?
155 students attend Hale Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hale Center High School students are Hispanic, 25% 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 8:1, 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 ISD School District.
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