Sundown High School is a public high school located in Sundown, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Sundown Independent School District located in southern Hockley County.
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) serves 3 students in grades 10-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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: 10-11
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)'s student population of 3 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roughneck Joe
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)?
3 students attend Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education)?
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) offer ?
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) offers enrollment in grades 10-11
What school district is Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) part of?
Race (Roughneck Alternative Center For Education) is part of Sundown Independent School District.
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