El Paso High School is the oldest operating high school in El Paso, Texas, and is part of the El Paso Independent School District. It serves the west-central section of the city, roughly south and west of the Franklin Mountains and north of Interstate 10 to the vicinity of Executive Center Boulevard.
Serving 1,687 students in grades 9-12, El Paso High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Paso High School's student population of 1,687 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
El Paso High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4257 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger (tiberius)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso High School's ranking?
El Paso High School is ranked #4257 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are El Paso High School often compared to?
El Paso High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Paso High School?
The graduation rate of El Paso High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend El Paso High School?
1,687 students attend El Paso High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of El Paso High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso High School?
El Paso High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso High School offer ?
El Paso High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso High School part of?
El Paso High School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso High School located?
El Paso High School is located in the El Paso High neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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