Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Hamshire-fannett 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamshire-fannett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hamshire-fannett High School's student population of 635 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hamshire-fannett 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 Hamshire-fannett High School is 0.53, 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
#4809 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
65%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamshire-fannett High School's ranking?
Hamshire-fannett High School is ranked #4809 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hamshire-fannett High School often compared to?
Hamshire-fannett High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nederland High School, West Brook Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamshire-fannett High School?
The graduation rate of Hamshire-fannett High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hamshire-fannett High School?
635 students attend Hamshire-fannett High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hamshire-fannett High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamshire-fannett High School?
Hamshire-fannett High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamshire-fannett High School offer ?
Hamshire-fannett High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hamshire-fannett High School part of?
Hamshire-fannett High School is part of Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District.
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