Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Big Bend 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Bend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Bend High School's student population of 132 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Big Bend 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 Big Bend High School is 0.36, 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
#8072 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bend High School's ranking?
Big Bend High School is ranked #8072 out of 8,188 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Big Bend High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Big Bend High School?
132 students attend Big Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Big Bend High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Bend High School?
Big Bend High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Bend High School offer ?
Big Bend High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Big Bend High School part of?
Big Bend High School is part of Terlingua Csd School District.
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