Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Hitchcock 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hitchcock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Hitchcock High School's student population of 429 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hitchcock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hitchcock High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6423 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hitchcock High School's ranking?
Hitchcock High School is ranked #6423 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hitchcock High School often compared to?
Hitchcock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Texas City High School, Ball High School, La Marque High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hitchcock High School?
The graduation rate of Hitchcock High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hitchcock High School?
429 students attend Hitchcock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hitchcock High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hitchcock High School?
Hitchcock High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hitchcock High School offer ?
Hitchcock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hitchcock High School part of?
Hitchcock High School is part of Hitchcock ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2022
Hitchcock ISD has come a long way in the last few years. This data needs to be updated as the High school is now a B District and serves 460 kids very well.
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