Port Isabel High School
Port Isabel High School serves 697 students in grades 9-12.
Port Isabel High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Port Isabel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Port Isabel High School's student population of 697 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Rankings
Port Isabel High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Port Isabel High School is 0.18, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6524 out of 8043 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 10% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Point Isabel Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Port Isabel High School is Cameron County J J A E P (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Port Isabel J High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Port Isabel Port Isabel J High School Math: 32% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 501 students10
0.0 miles
17001 Hwy 100
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0060 0 6-8 501 - Port Isabel Garriga Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 590 students10
0.3 miles
200 W Adams
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0080 0.3 PK-5 590 - Port Isabel Cameron County J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 9 | 1 student
0.5 miles
101 Port Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0011 0.5 9 1 - Port Isabel Derry Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 638 students10
0.9 miles
1702 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-0070 0.9 PK-5 638 - Los Fresnos Ami Kids Rio Grande Valley (fka Rgmi) Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 14 students10
10.6 miles
Route 3 Box 337
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000 10.6 9-12 14
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