Jack C Hays High School

Summary:

Jack C Hays High School is a public high school serving 2,062 students in grades 9-12 in Buda, Texas, which is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (59.07%), followed by White (30.99%), and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Academically, Jack C Hays High School is a strong-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 30-35% of Texas high schools over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like English II Reading, U.S. History, and Biology. The school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently high, ranging from 89.8% to 94.3% over the past five years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, the school's performance for its Asian and Gifted and Talented student subgroups is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Texas high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Moe And Gene Johnson High School performs similarly to Jack C Hays High School, while Lehman High School has lower academic performance and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Bowie High School, in the Austin Independent School District, significantly outperforms Jack C Hays High School in academic metrics and student subgroup performance, despite being a larger school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4800 Jack C Hays Trl
       Buda, TX  78610-9390


(512) 268-2911

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,702 Help


Feeder schools for Jack C Hays High School:

Elementary:    Blanco Vista Elementary
    Kyle Elementary
    Laura B Negley Elementary
Middle:    Laura B Wallace Middle
    R C Barton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,191

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.6%
White:
30.1%
African American:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.7% Help


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Compare Details Jack C Hays High School ranks better than 70% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jack C Hays High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.6%), White (30.1%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jack C Hays High School is 16.4. 2 high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jack C Hays High School is $9,702. 2 high schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jack C Hays High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jack C Hays High School 596th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Jack C Hays High School in the ranking list.)

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Hays Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Consolidated Independent School District 456th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jack C Hays High School

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Rank History for all students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.08 607th 1427 57.5%
2005 69.04 396th 1429 72.3%
2006 62.99 592nd 1430 58.6%
2007 55.78 808th 1497 46.0%
2008 56.61 784th 1510 48.1%
2009 56.13 827th 1539 46.3%
2010 59.79 750th 1568 52.2%
2011 65.00 603rd 1672 63.9%
2012 66.73 377th 1603 76.5%
2013 65.66 463rd 1652 72.0%
2014 59.18 676th 1734 61.0%
2015 63.95 598th 1743 65.7%
2016 63.83 567th 1762 67.8%
2017 61.32 511th 1777 71.2%
2018 63.64 465th 1797 74.1%
2019 63.48 530th 1857 71.5%
2021 55.30 760th 1861 59.2%
2022 61.91 562nd 1876 70.0%
2023 68.76 461st 1961 76.5%
2024 63.37 596th 1987 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 206th 582 64.6%
2019 50.62 267th 604 55.8%
2021 50.54 273rd 588 53.6%
2022 62.20 203rd 664 69.4%
2023 64.11 201st 677 70.3%
2024 64.49 197th 730 73.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.13 589th 1113 47.1%
2019 43.28 501st 1136 55.9%
2021 38.23 681st 1195 43.0%
2022 42.48 572nd 1278 55.2%
2023 47.43 541st 1371 60.5%
2024 43.99 613th 1435 57.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 611th 1347 54.6%
2019 50.47 509th 1357 62.5%
2021 45.85 619th 1382 55.2%
2022 59.31 368th 1418 74.0%
2023 77.33 165th 1478 88.8%
2024 67.20 292nd 1547 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 908th 1794 49.4%
2019 52.78 714th 1818 60.7%
2021 45.22 947th 1848 48.8%
2022 51.98 717th 1847 61.2%
2023 60.77 517th 1897 72.7%
2024 48.66 795th 1883 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.08 542nd 1781 69.6%
2019 66.93 470th 1798 73.9%
2021 54.98 767th 1815 57.7%
2022 62.76 537th 1841 70.8%
2023 67.02 482nd 1891 74.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.02 598th 1137 47.4%
2019 62.00 528th 1145 53.9%
2021 54.57 731st 1177 37.9%
2022 62.46 547th 1172 53.3%
2023 68.02 424th 1182 64.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 783rd 1784 56.1%
2019 55.93 561st 1810 69.0%
2021 39.59 1038th 1829 43.2%
2022 54.60 563rd 1837 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.41 524th 1803 70.9%
2019 57.66 636th 1824 65.1%
2021 52.91 768th 1840 58.3%
2022 58.01 631st 1853 65.9%
2023 67.20 472nd 1913 75.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 219th 486 54.9%
2019 60.21 208th 487 57.3%
2021 42.46 309th 488 36.7%
2022 43.34 328th 507 35.3%
2023 48.29 323rd 525 38.5%
2024 60.91 210th 529 60.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.16 361st 1013 64.4%
2019 80.11 134th 1024 86.9%
2021 50.80 414th 1020 59.4%
2022 45.18 471st 1031 54.3%
2023 72.54 201st 1069 81.2%
2024 58.35 325th 1065 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.11 638th 1691 62.3%
2019 55.63 634th 1714 63.0%
2021 48.31 813th 1743 53.4%
2022 55.25 624th 1762 64.6%
2023 66.50 417th 1820 77.1%
2024 54.75 624th 1804 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Jack C Hays High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.96 278th 1539 81.9%
2019 70.78 319th 1526 79.1%
2021 59.43 517th 1510 65.8%
2022 69.59 312th 1525 79.5%
2023 69.01 347th 1576 78.0%
2024 66.04 366th 1556 76.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, May 20, 2018

Open Quote PACKED classes, apathetic administrators, exhausted and disengaged teachers. There is a long waitlist of students trying to leave for the alternative school. Incredible disappointment after years of enjoying a good reputation. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, September 5, 2015

Open Quote This school endorses a racist Confederate mascot. Students are ignorant and disrespectful. Class sizes are too huge, and while there are some good teachers, most fail to work effectively. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, January 1, 2012

Open Quote way too many drug issues at this school... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jack C Hays High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 710 15 8 305 2 n/a n/a 0 1040
1989 647 17 8 334 4 n/a n/a 0 1010
1990 609 22 7 352 2 n/a n/a 0 992
1991 598 25 5 389 2 n/a n/a -333 686
1992 642 27 3 421 0 n/a n/a 0 1093
1993 681 23 8 437 0 n/a n/a 0 1149
1994 747 21 13 443 1 n/a n/a 0 1225
1995 928 30 10 515 0 n/a n/a 0 1483
1996 928 30 10 515 0 n/a n/a 0 1483
1997 1035 42 6 565 0 n/a n/a 0 1648
1998 1045 41 6 631 7 n/a n/a 0 1730
1999 1054 48 4 743 9 n/a n/a 0 1858
2000 1046 55 7 842 6 n/a n/a 0 1956
2001 1091 65 6 892 6 n/a n/a 0 2060
2002 1118 101 12 1052 4 n/a n/a 0 2287
2003 1118 101 12 1052 4 n/a n/a 0 2287
2004 1122 104 7 1130 6 n/a n/a 0 2369
2005 927 65 7 906 3 n/a n/a 0 1908
2006 921 53 14 817 5 n/a n/a 0 1810
2007 889 52 10 760 7 n/a n/a 0 1718
2008 891 68 15 799 5 n/a n/a 0 1778
2009 911 58 16 846 5 n/a n/a 0 1836
2010 892 62 11 934 3 n/a n/a 0 1902
2011 863 50 8 1040 2 1 28 0 1992
2012 899 44 15 1021 6 2 31 0 2018
2013 909 46 18 1128 8 3 34 0 2146
2014 955 50 24 1250 8 2 31 0 2320
2015 968 50 30 1318 9 1 33 0 2409
2016 1017 59 30 1446 10 1 48 0 2611
2017 1034 62 32 1538 6 1 63 0 2736
2018 1109 61 36 1633 5 2 59 0 2905
2019 1112 62 40 1700 4 0 52 0 2970
2020 887 84 43 1438 5 0 67 0 2524
2021 784 76 32 1288 4 0 67 0 2251
2022 644 70 29 1120 5 1 71 0 1940
2023 639 86 33 1218 7 1 78 0 2062
2024 660 92 25 1328 5 1 80 0 2191

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jack C Hays High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1040 63.0 16.5 n/a
1989 1010 n/a n/a n/a
1990 992 54.0 18.3 n/a
1991 686 54.1 12.6 n/a
1992 1093 61.0 17.9 21.3
1993 1149 64.0 18.0 24.7
1994 1225 71.1 17.2 17.5
1995 1483 100.3 14.8 12.4
1996 1483 100.3 14.8 12.4
1997 1648 115.6 14.3 15.7
1998 1730 114.9 15.1 17.8
1999 1858 119.3 15.6 24.5
2000 1956 118.5 16.5 23.6
2001 2060 128.8 16.0 23.3
2002 2287 143.4 15.9 28.2
2003 2287 143.4 15.9 28.2
2004 2369 139.5 17.0 30.1
2005 1908 121.5 15.7 26
2006 1810 103.0 17.6 27.2
2007 1718 98.7 17.4 26
2008 1778 103.8 17.1 27.2
2009 1836 110.7 16.6 27
2010 1902 114.2 16.6 33.3
2011 1992 117.5 16.9 33.4
2012 2018 115.3 17.4 33.3
2013 2146 117.6 18.2 29.5
2014 2320 122.0 19.0 36.7
2015 2409 122.0 19.7 35.2
2016 2611 132.0 19.7 34.5
2017 2736 133.7 20.4 32.3
2018 2905 141.5 20.5 32.7
2019 2970 159.1 18.6 36.4
2020 2524 145.6 17.3 35.2
2021 2251 143.9 15.6 34.5
2022 1940 129.4 14.9 34.4
2023 2062 129.4 15.9 35.5
2024 2191 133.5 16.4 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jack C Hays High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1040 63.0 16.5 n/a
1989 1010 n/a n/a n/a
1990 992 54.0 18.3 n/a
1991 686 54.1 12.6 n/a
1992 1093 61.0 17.9 21.3
1993 1149 64.0 18.0 24.7
1994 1225 71.1 17.2 17.5
1995 1483 100.3 14.8 12.4
1996 1483 100.3 14.8 12.4
1997 1648 115.6 14.3 15.7
1998 1730 114.9 15.1 17.8
1999 1858 119.3 15.6 24.5
2000 1956 118.5 16.5 23.6
2001 2060 128.8 16.0 23.3
2002 2287 143.4 15.9 28.2
2003 2287 143.4 15.9 28.2
2004 2369 139.5 17.0 30.1
2005 1908 121.5 15.7 26
2006 1810 103.0 17.6 27.2
2007 1718 98.7 17.4 26
2008 1778 103.8 17.1 27.2
2009 1836 110.7 16.6 27
2010 1902 114.2 16.6 33.3
2011 1992 117.5 16.9 33.4
2012 2018 115.3 17.4 33.3
2013 2146 117.6 18.2 29.5
2014 2320 122.0 19.0 36.7
2015 2409 122.0 19.7 35.2
2016 2611 132.0 19.7 34.5
2017 2736 133.7 20.4 32.3
2018 2905 141.5 20.5 32.7
2019 2970 159.1 18.6 36.4
2020 2524 145.6 17.3 35.2
2021 2251 143.9 15.6 34.5
2022 1940 129.4 14.9 34.4
2023 2062 129.4 15.9 35.5
2024 2191 133.5 16.4 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jack C Hays High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (6.7%) $6,982 (93.3%) $7,481
2020 $588 (6.7%) $8,167 (93.3%) $8,755
2021 $667 (6.9%) $9,035 (93.1%) $9,702

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jack C Hays High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 461st of 1961 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jack C Hays High School)7562
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6657
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Jack C Hays High School)7166
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)6463
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Jack C Hays High School)4272
 30%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4061
 21%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Jack C Hays High School)6169
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5262
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Jack C Hays High School)8179
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)7575
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students29702062
 30.6%
African American6286
 38.7%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian4033
 17.5%
Hispanic17001218
 28.4%
Pacific Islander01
White1112639
 42.5%
Two or More Races5278
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%35.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jack C Hays High School

Jack C Hays High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blanco Vista Elementary
Elementary : Kyle Elementary
Elementary : Laura B Negley Elementary
Middle : Laura B Wallace Middle
Middle : R C Barton Middle

Students at Jack C Hays High School are 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Jack C Hays High School ranks 596th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,191 students attended Jack C Hays High School.


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