Sweeny High School is a public high school located in Sweeny, Texas. It is part of the Sweeny Independent School District located in southwest Brazoria County and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Sweeny 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweeny High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sweeny school district, covering approximately 180 square miles around Sweeny, TX. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweeny High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sweeny High School's student population of 597 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
597 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweeny 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 Sweeny High School is 0.59, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
57%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweeny High School's ranking?
Sweeny High School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sweeny High School often compared to?
Sweeny High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angleton High School, Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweeny High School?
The graduation rate of Sweeny High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sweeny High School?
597 students attend Sweeny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sweeny High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweeny High School?
Sweeny High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweeny High School offer ?
Sweeny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sweeny High School part of?
Sweeny High School is part of Sweeny Independent School District.
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