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#6087 of 8,552 schools in TX
Hope H S
High School · Calhoun County ISD · Port Lavaca, TX
A Calhoun County ISD high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 N VIRGINIA ROOM 10, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
- Math 25% proficient (2010)
- Reading 21% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hope H S score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hope 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,557/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Lavaca), 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
$68,877
Median home value
$137,700
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 995 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Calhoun County ISD
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hope H S is listed in CALHOUN COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope H S
Hope H S is a public high school in Port Lavaca, TX, part of Calhoun County ISD, serving approximately 30 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,087 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope H S
What grades does Hope H S serve?
Hope H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hope H S?
Hope H S has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope H S is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope H S rank in TX?
Hope H S ranks #6,087 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hope H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Hope H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope H S has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hope H S a charter school?
No, Hope H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope H S a Title I school?
No, Hope H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope H S?
66.7% of students at Hope 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
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (361) 552-7084
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 77979)
- 16,179
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 77979; 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, 2009-2010, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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