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Top 48% in state

Hillsboro H S

High School · Hillsboro ISD · Hillsboro, TX

A Hillsboro ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 ABBOTT AVE, Hillsboro, TX 76645

  • Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,289
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Hillsboro H S score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillsboro H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,995/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hillsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,792

Median home value

$154,800

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hill Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–111.8 mi4Compare →
Hill County JjaepEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated101.8 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hillsboro ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillsboro H S is listed in HILLSBORO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillsboro H S

Hillsboro H S is a public high school in Hillsboro, TX, part of Hillsboro ISD, serving approximately 597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,078 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillsboro H S

What grades does Hillsboro H S serve?

Hillsboro H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hillsboro H S?

Hillsboro H S has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro H S is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillsboro H S rank in TX?

Hillsboro H S ranks #4,078 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hillsboro H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillsboro H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hillsboro H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hillsboro H S a charter school?

No, Hillsboro H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hillsboro H S a Title I school?

No, Hillsboro H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro H S?

72.4% of students at Hillsboro H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hill County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 76645)
11,321
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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