Serving 21 students in grades 7-12, Holy Highway Pickton 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Holy Highway Pickton High School?
21 students attend Holy Highway Pickton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Holy Highway Pickton High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holy Highway Pickton High School?
Holy Highway Pickton High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holy Highway Pickton High School offer ?
Holy Highway Pickton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Holy Highway Pickton High School part of?
Holy Highway Pickton High School is part of Como-Pickton Consolidated Independent School District.
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