Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Rick Hawkins 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 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rick Hawkins High School?
The graduation rate of Rick Hawkins High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rick Hawkins High School?
75 students attend Rick Hawkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rick Hawkins High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rick Hawkins High School?
Rick Hawkins High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rick Hawkins High School offer ?
Rick Hawkins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rick Hawkins High School part of?
Rick Hawkins High School is part of Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas School District.
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