Garden City High School is a public high school located in Garden City, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Glasscock County Independent School District located in central Glasscock County.
Serving 162 students in grades 6-12, Garden City High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garden City High School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Garden City High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garden City High School is 0.49, 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
#692 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearkat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden City High School's ranking?
Garden City High School is ranked #692 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garden City High School?
The graduation rate of Garden City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garden City High School?
162 students attend Garden City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Garden City High School students are White, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City High School?
Garden City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden City High School offer ?
Garden City High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Garden City High School part of?
Garden City High School is part of Glasscock County Independent School District.
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