Hico Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Hico Junior High School serves 232 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hico Junior High School?
232 students attend Hico Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hico Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hico Junior High School?
Hico Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hico Junior High School offer ?
Hico Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hico Junior High School part of?
Hico Junior High School is part of Hico Independent School District.

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