Harry Wright J High School serves 1,233 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry Wright J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harry Wright J High School's student population of 1,233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harry Wright J High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harry Wright J High School?
1,233 students attend Harry Wright J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Harry Wright J High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Wright J High School?
Harry Wright J High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry Wright J High School offer ?
Harry Wright J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harry Wright J High School part of?
Harry Wright J High School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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