Hico J High School serves 128 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Hico J High School?
128 students attend Hico J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hico J High School students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hico J High School?
Hico J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hico J High School offer ?
Hico J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hico J High School part of?
Hico J High School is part of Hico Independent School District.
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