Hitchcock High School vs. Ball High School
Should I attend Hitchcock High School or Ball High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hitchcock High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Ball High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Hitchcock High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
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).
Serving 2,015 students in grades 9-12, Ball 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
429 students
2,015 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2205 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4929 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
138
565
Grade 10 Students
86
495
Grade 11 Students
117
507
Grade 12 Students
88
448
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
34%
49%
% Black
38%
21%
% White
24%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
