Serving 42 students in grades 9-12, Hill Country 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Hill Country High School is 0.57, 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill Country High School?
The graduation rate of Hill Country High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hill Country High School?
42 students attend Hill Country High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hill Country High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill Country High School?
Hill Country High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill Country High School offer ?
Hill Country High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hill Country High School part of?
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