James Bowie High School vs. Hooks High School
Should I attend James Bowie High School or Hooks 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
James Bowie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Hooks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, James Bowie High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 312 students in grades 9-12, Hooks High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
158 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#405 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
43
92
Grade 10 Students
42
67
Grade 11 Students
32
79
Grade 12 Students
41
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
n/a
11%
n/a
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
