Serving 53 students in grades 7-12, Garza 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Garza County High School?
53 students attend Garza County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Garza County High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garza County High School?
Garza County High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garza County High School offer ?
Garza County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Garza County High School part of?
Garza County High School is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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