Serving 1,160 students in grades 9-12, Uvalde 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 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Uvalde High School's student population of 1,160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Uvalde High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uvalde 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7958 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uvalde High School's ranking?
Uvalde High School is ranked #7958 out of 8,188 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Uvalde High School?
The graduation rate of Uvalde High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uvalde High School?
1,160 students attend Uvalde High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Uvalde High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uvalde High School?
Uvalde High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Uvalde High School offer ?
Uvalde High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Uvalde High School part of?
Uvalde High School is part of Uvalde CISD School District.
School Reviews
2 9/24/2016
Segregating special ed students with intellectual disability and emotional problems to the DAEP for without due process. They don't follow normal special ed procedures. Not holding manifest determination meetings appropriately. They don't set behavior intervention plans for students who should qualify for them. Discriminacion contra los estudiantes con discapacidad.
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