Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Sunset 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 was 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
214 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(12-13)21%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset High School is 21%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sunset High School?
214 students attend Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sunset High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunset High School offer ?
Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunset High School part of?
Sunset High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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