Elgin High School is a public high school located in Elgin, Texas and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Elgin Independent School District located in north central Bastrop County and extends westward into Travis County and eastward into Lee County.
Serving 50 students in grades 10-12, Phoenix 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Phoenix 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 Phoenix High School is 0.15, 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
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Wildcat/lady Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #7765 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
50 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Phoenix High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
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