Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Sabinal Secondary 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 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6214 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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 Sabinal Secondary's ranking?
Sabinal Secondary is ranked #6214 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabinal Secondary?
The graduation rate of Sabinal Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sabinal Secondary?
132 students attend Sabinal Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sabinal Secondary students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sabinal Secondary?
Sabinal Secondary has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sabinal Secondary offer ?
Sabinal Secondary offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sabinal Secondary part of?
Sabinal Secondary is part of Sabinal Independent School District.
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