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High Island Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 132 students in High Island Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in High Island Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
132 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
High Island Independent School District, which is ranked #431 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#436 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
78%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,530 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,129 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,530
$13,352
Spending / Student
$24,129
$14,079
Best High Island Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Island School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2113 6th St
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
High Island, TX 77623
(409) 257-5276
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to High Island Independent School District?
High Island Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 132 students.
What is the rank of High Island Independent School District?
High Island Independent School District is ranked #431 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in High Island Independent School District?
78% of High Island Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of High Island Independent School District?
High Island Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is High Island Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,129 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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