Serving 465 students in grades 9-12, Hempstead 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Hempstead 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 Hempstead High School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hempstead High School?
The graduation rate of Hempstead High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hempstead High School?
465 students attend Hempstead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hempstead High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hempstead High School?
Hempstead High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hempstead High School offer ?
Hempstead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hempstead High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 465 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
