Hope High School is a secondary alternative school located in Port Lavaca, Texas, in the Calhoun County Independent School District. The school serves all of CCISD, including the city of Port Lavaca and Calhoun County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given an "A" by the Texas Education Agency.
Hope High School serves 30 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope High School's student population of 30 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hope High School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
37%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 84% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Hope High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hope High School?
30 students attend Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hope High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope High School?
Hope High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope High School offer ?
Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hope High School part of?
Hope High School is part of Calhoun County Independent School District.
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