Zapata High School
Zapata High School serves 923 students in grades 8-12.
Zapata High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Zapata High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Zapata High School's student population of 923 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 923 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Zapata High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Zapata 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6428 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 99% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Zapata County Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Zapata High School is Lyndon B Johnson (37.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Zapata Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Zapata Fidel And Andrea R Villarreal Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
0.7 miles
805 Mira Flores St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4321 0.7 PK-5 521 - Zapata Zapata Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 772 students10
1.1 miles
702 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6542 1.1 6-8 772 - Zapata Zapata North Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
1.3 miles
502 E 17th Ave
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6921 1.3 PK-5 620 - Zapata Zapata South Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 595 students10
1.3 miles
500 Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-4332 1.3 PK-5 595 - Zapata Benavides Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 90 students10
14.3 miles
307 Lincoln St
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-5611 14.3 PK-5 90
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