Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, High Island School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: High Island High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in High Island, TX, encompassing approximately 100.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
High Island School's student population of 132 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Island 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 High Island School is 0.38, 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
78%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Island School's ranking?
High Island School is ranked #3022 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Island School?
The graduation rate of High Island School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend High Island School?
132 students attend High Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of High Island School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Island School?
High Island School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Island School offer ?
High Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is High Island School part of?
High Island School is part of High Island Independent School District.
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