Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Van Horn J 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
12%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Van Horn J High School?
91 students attend Van Horn J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Van Horn J High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Horn J High School?
Van Horn J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Horn J High School offer ?
Van Horn J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Van Horn J High School part of?
Van Horn J High School is part of Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District.
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