Gillespie County High School

1110 S Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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Bottom 50%
Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Gillespie 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 is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gillespie County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Gillespie County High School's student population of 40 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gillespie County High School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gillespie County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gillespie County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gillespie County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
57%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
43%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gillespie County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Gillespie County High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Gillespie County High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gillespie County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gillespie County High School?
The graduation rate of Gillespie County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gillespie County High School?
40 students attend Gillespie County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gillespie County High School students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gillespie County High School?
Gillespie County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gillespie County High School offer ?
Gillespie County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gillespie County High School part of?
Gillespie County High School is part of Fredericksburg Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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