Elgin High School is a public high school located in Elgin, Texas and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Elgin Independent School District located in north central Bastrop County and extends westward into Travis County and eastward into Lee County.
Serving 45 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Phoenix High School's student population of 45 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix High School is 0.37, 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
#7765 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat/lady Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix High School's ranking?
Phoenix High School is ranked #7765 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Phoenix High School?
45 students attend Phoenix High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Phoenix High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix High School?
Phoenix High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phoenix High School offer ?
Phoenix High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Phoenix High School part of?
Phoenix High School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
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