Serving 2,218 students in grades 9-12, Nixon 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,218 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Nixon 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 Nixon 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.
Nixon High School is ranked #5870 out of 8,188 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nixon High School?
The graduation rate of Nixon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nixon High School?
2,218 students attend Nixon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nixon High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixon High School?
Nixon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nixon High School offer ?
Nixon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nixon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,218 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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