Ysleta High School is a high school in the Ysleta Independent School District in Ysleta, El Paso, Texas. It is located on 8600 Alameda and is the second-oldest school in the El Paso, TX area.
Serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12, Ysleta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Ysleta High School attendance zone encompasses approximately 7.8 square miles in the southern part of El Paso, TX, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 1.7 miles from the school. The furthest point within the zone is about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ysleta High School's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,168 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Motto
Once an Indian, Always an Indian
School Rankings
Ysleta 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 Ysleta High School is 0.02, 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
#5857 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Kawliga
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ysleta High School's ranking?
Ysleta High School is ranked #5857 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ysleta High School often compared to?
Ysleta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastwood High School, Eastlake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ysleta High School?
The graduation rate of Ysleta High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Ysleta High School?
1,168 students attend Ysleta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ysleta High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ysleta High School?
Ysleta High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ysleta High School offer ?
Ysleta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ysleta High School part of?
Ysleta High School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ysleta High School located?
Ysleta High School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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