Junction High School is a 2A public high school located in Junction, Texas. It is part of the Junction Independent School District located in central Kimble County. In 2011, the school was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Junction 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Junction High School's attendance zone covers the entire Junction school district, encompassing an area of approximately 1,102.4 square miles in Junction, TX. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 20-30 minutes, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 25 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junction High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Junction High School's student population of 177 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
177 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junction High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction High School is 0.52, 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
#6252 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction High School's ranking?
Junction High School is ranked #6252 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Junction High School?
The graduation rate of Junction High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Junction High School?
177 students attend Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Junction High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction High School?
Junction High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Junction High School offer ?
Junction High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Junction High School part of?
Junction High School is part of Junction Independent School District.
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