Van Horn High School is a public high school located in Van Horn, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District located in southwest Culberson County and serves students countywide.
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Van Horn 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Horn School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Van Horn, TX, encompassing approximately 4,860.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 35.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 81.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Horn School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Horn 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 Van Horn School 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
#6734 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
83%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
11%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Delaware (Red)
School Mascot
Eagles/lady Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Horn School's ranking?
Van Horn School is ranked #6734 out of 8,096 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Van Horn School?
The graduation rate of Van Horn School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Van Horn School?
381 students attend Van Horn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Van Horn School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Horn School?
Van Horn School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Horn School offer ?
Van Horn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Van Horn School part of?
Van Horn School is part of Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District.
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