Port Isabel High School is a 4A public high school located in Port Isabel, Texas, United States. It is the sole high school in the Point Isabel Independent School District. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 585 students in grades 9-12, Port Isabel Early College 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Port Isabel High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 306.9 square miles in Port Isabel, TX, with a typical drive to the school taking about 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 23.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Isabel Early College High School's student population of 585 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Port Isabel Early College 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 Port Isabel Early College 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
#7212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Isabel Early College High School's ranking?
Port Isabel Early College High School is ranked #7212 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Isabel Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Port Isabel Early College High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Port Isabel Early College High School?
585 students attend Port Isabel Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Port Isabel Early College High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Isabel Early College High School?
Port Isabel Early College High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Isabel Early College High School offer ?
Port Isabel Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Port Isabel Early College High School part of?
Port Isabel Early College High School is part of Point Isabel Independent School District.
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