Uvalde High School is a public high school for grades 9–12 in Uvalde, Texas, in the United States. It has a current enrollment of about 1,250 students. The school is part of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District. The school is 90.4% Hispanic as of the 2022-2023 school year.
Serving 1,242 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (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 1,242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Loyal and True
School Rankings
Uvalde 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 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
#7666 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
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%
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote/lobo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Uvalde High School's ranking?
Uvalde High School is ranked #7666 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Uvalde High School often compared to?
Uvalde High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knippa School, Sabinal Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Uvalde High School?
1,242 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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