Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Sundown High School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Sundown High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundown High School is 0.51, 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.
Sundown High School is ranked #2714 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sundown High School?
The graduation rate of Sundown High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sundown High School?
181 students attend Sundown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sundown High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundown High School?
Sundown High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sundown High School offer ?
Sundown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sundown High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
