Serving 51 students in grades 11-12, New Hope High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 11-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 51 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hope High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hope High School is 0.60, 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
#3025 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
55%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 is New Hope High School's ranking?
New Hope High School is ranked #3025 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Hope High School?
51 students attend New Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of New Hope High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hope High School offer ?
New Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is New Hope High School part of?
New Hope High School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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