Needs Improvement
#7689 of 8,552 schools in TX
San Benito H S
High School · SAN BENITO CISD
450 S WILLIAMS RD, San Benito, TX 78586
Enrollment
1,944
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
3.9
Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,944
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
3.9
Grades
10th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#7,689 of 8,552
In San Benito
#18 of 23
public schools
In district
#14 of 19
SAN BENITO CISD
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About San Benito H S
San Benito H S is a public high school in San Benito, TX, part of SAN BENITO CISD. San Benito H S serves approximately 1,944 students, and covers grades 10th-12th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. San Benito H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,689 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for San Benito H S show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at San Benito H S were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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San Benito H S — Students at San Benito H S score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.8/10.
How San Benito H S Compares
See how San Benito H S performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
450 S WILLIAMS RD, San Benito, TX 78586
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Benito H S may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S (rated 8.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Harlingen), which scores notably higher. Another option is IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN BENITO (rated 7.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-SAN BENITO (rated 6.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Benito, see our San Benito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BERTA CABAZA MIDDLE San Benito | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-SAN BENITO San Benito | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| FRED BOOTH San Benito | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY San Benito | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| SULLIVAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY San Benito | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| ROBERTS EL San Benito | 1.1 mi | 2.2 |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P San Benito | 1.5 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Harlingen | 1.5 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Los Fresnos | 1.5 mi | 2.0 |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Port Isabel | 1.5 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P Rio Hondo | 1.5 mi | — |
| HESTER JUVENILE DETENT San Benito | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| AMADOR R RODRIGUEZ JUVENILE BOOT CAMP San Benito | 1.5 mi | — |
| CAMERON CO J J A E P San Benito | 1.5 mi | 3.5 |
| IDEA ACADEMY SAN BENITO San Benito | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN BENITO San Benito | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| GATEWAY TO GRADUATION ACADEMY San Benito | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY San Benito | 1.7 mi | — |
| HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY Harlingen | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| HARLINGEN COLLEGIATE H S Harlingen | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78586 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,158
Median Home Value
$83,200
Median Rent
$839/mo
Population
49,103
College Educated
12.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Avg Commute
21.4 min
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Median Age
31.1
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| ALICE H S Alice, TX | 3.9 |
| EVERMAN H S Everman, TX | 3.9 |
| JOHN B CONNALLY H S Austin, TX | 3.9 |
| MARSHALL H S Marshall, TX | 3.9 |
| NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S Austin, TX | 3.9 |
| UVALDE H S Uvalde, TX | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Benito H S
What grades does San Benito H S serve?
San Benito H S serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend San Benito H S?
San Benito H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito H S is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Benito H S rank in TX?
San Benito H S ranks #7,689 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is San Benito H S's MySchoolScout rating?
San Benito H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 San Benito H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Benito H S has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Benito H S a charter school?
No, San Benito H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Benito H S a Title I school?
No, San Benito H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Benito H S?
77.6% of students at San Benito 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cameron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (956) 361-6500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
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District
SAN BENITO CISD- District Enrollment
- 9,126
- Schools in District
- 24
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,444
- District Rank
- #14 of 19
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