Fredericksburg Independent School District is a public school district based in Fredericksburg, Texas. In addition to Fredericksburg, the district serves the unincorporated communities of Stonewall, Luckenbach, Willow City, and Albert.
Serving 23 students in grades 9-12, Gillespie County 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 lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gillespie County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gillespie County High School's student population of 23 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gillespie County 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
61%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gillespie County High School?
The graduation rate of Gillespie County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gillespie County High School?
23 students attend Gillespie County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Gillespie County High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gillespie County High School?
Gillespie County High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gillespie County High School offer ?
Gillespie County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gillespie County High School part of?
Gillespie County High School is part of Fredericksburg Independent School District.
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