Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, Sabinal Secondary 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SABINAL H S serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Sabinal, TX, covering approximately 370 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sabinal Secondary's student population of 224 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sabinal Secondary 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 Sabinal Secondary is 0.30, 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
#7451 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
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
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Sabinal Secondary's ranking?
Sabinal Secondary is ranked #7451 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sabinal Secondary often compared to?
Sabinal Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Knippa School, Uvalde High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabinal Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sabinal Secondary is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Sabinal Secondary?
224 students attend Sabinal Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sabinal Secondary students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sabinal Secondary?
Sabinal Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sabinal Secondary offer ?
Sabinal Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sabinal Secondary part of?
Sabinal Secondary is part of Sabinal Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I have seen an improvement in my child's behavior after he told me they visit with them on a daily basis and talk about feelings and things to do to cope with them. Great Team work. Go Sabinal..
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