Hillsboro High School

Summary:

Hillsboro High School is a public high school serving 604 students in grades 9-12 in Hillsboro, Texas, which is part of the Hillsboro Independent School District. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, strong student performance on state assessments, and effective support for certain student subgroups.

Hillsboro High School has maintained 4-year graduation rates between 96.0% and 98.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Students also perform well on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in subjects like English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. The school's Hispanic and Gifted/Talented students, in particular, rank in the top 400 and top 300 schools in Texas, respectively, for these subgroups. Despite having a high percentage (77.81%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Hillsboro High School's academic performance is noteworthy.

Compared to nearby schools like Frost High School, Grandview High School, and West High School, Hillsboro High School generally performs on par or better in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall statewide rankings. This suggests the school is a relatively strong option within its local context, and the district's investment of around $12,600 per student appears to be paying off in terms of student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 Abbott Ave
       Hillsboro, TX  76645-3331


(254) 582-4100

District: Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,632 Help


Feeder schools for Hillsboro High School:

Middle:    Hillsboro Intermediate
    Hillsboro J H

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.7%
White:
22.2%
African American:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hillsboro High School ranks better than 61.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.87. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hillsboro High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (64.7%), White (22.2%), African American (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsboro High School is $12,632.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hillsboro High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro High School 759th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hillsboro High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd) 202nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillsboro High School

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Rank History for all students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.09 1087th 1427 23.8%
2005 37.68 1077th 1429 24.6%
2006 53.76 815th 1430 43.0%
2007 56.33 793rd 1497 47.0%
2008 50.81 916th 1510 39.3%
2009 52.88 916th 1539 40.5%
2010 71.61 315th 1568 79.9%
2011 73.62 273rd 1672 83.7%
2012 71.22 247th 1603 84.6%
2013 58.63 652nd 1652 60.5%
2014 55.13 787th 1734 54.6%
2015 51.22 949th 1743 45.6%
2016 59.54 694th 1762 60.6%
2017 40.07 1016th 1777 42.8%
2018 39.28 1063rd 1797 40.8%
2019 33.86 1266th 1857 31.8%
2021 56.20 740th 1861 60.2%
2022 63.83 522nd 1876 72.2%
2023 60.60 663rd 1961 66.2%
2024 56.87 759th 1987 61.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.99 584th 604 3.3%
2021 28.90 437th 588 25.7%
2022 46.77 317th 664 52.3%
2023 48.47 315th 677 53.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.25 615th 1113 44.7%
2019 27.29 868th 1136 23.6%
2021 33.32 797th 1195 33.3%
2022 46.81 479th 1278 62.5%
2023 52.56 441st 1371 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.05 798th 1347 40.8%
2019 25.38 1128th 1357 16.9%
2021 45.23 640th 1382 53.7%
2022 51.02 528th 1418 62.8%
2023 53.00 520th 1478 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 1184th 1794 34.0%
2019 35.39 1250th 1818 31.2%
2021 57.34 611th 1848 66.9%
2022 64.85 389th 1847 78.9%
2023 68.90 350th 1897 81.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 1048th 1781 41.2%
2019 34.90 1261st 1798 29.9%
2021 54.87 772nd 1815 57.5%
2022 62.01 562nd 1841 69.5%
2023 60.14 646th 1891 65.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 931st 1137 18.1%
2019 46.94 821st 1145 28.3%
2021 59.21 645th 1177 45.2%
2022 72.20 198th 1172 83.1%
2023 71.80 284th 1182 76.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 1251st 1784 29.9%
2019 28.52 1403rd 1810 22.5%
2021 52.43 672nd 1829 63.3%
2022 52.86 604th 1837 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 1191st 1803 33.9%
2019 30.43 1300th 1824 28.7%
2021 55.92 689th 1840 62.6%
2022 62.25 525th 1853 71.7%
2023 59.01 644th 1913 66.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 666th 1013 34.3%
2019 12.12 929th 1024 9.3%
2021 29.47 703rd 1020 31.1%
2022 40.07 542nd 1031 47.4%
2023 35.93 633rd 1069 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.75 936th 1691 44.6%
2019 43.32 946th 1714 44.8%
2021 63.40 476th 1743 72.7%
2022 72.00 284th 1762 83.9%
2023 67.46 401st 1820 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hillsboro High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.57 953rd 1539 38.1%
2019 30.56 1149th 1526 24.7%
2021 56.83 585th 1510 61.3%
2022 51.66 660th 1525 56.7%
2023 54.28 666th 1576 57.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Open Quote THIS SCHOOL TARGETS THE LOWER CLASS FAMILES AND CATERS TO THE HIGHER END FAMILES WITH MONEY. IT IS ALL ABOUT POLITICS HERE. IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER OPTION I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TAKE IT. THE OTHER SCHOOLS IN THIS DISTRICT ARE GREAT BUT THE HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT THE ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT TREAT ALL FAMILIES FAIRLY. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hillsboro High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 110 1 47 n/a n/a n/a 0 489
1989 288 107 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 277 108 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 268 92 1 60 0 n/a n/a -109 312
1992 251 100 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 261 97 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 255 76 1 74 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 253 76 1 78 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 253 76 1 78 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 244 76 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 237 89 0 108 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 242 94 1 119 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 233 115 1 129 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 234 121 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 222 127 1 162 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 222 127 1 162 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 199 103 2 182 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 195 94 4 189 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 186 100 3 187 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 186 87 3 203 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 178 80 4 200 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 152 93 4 238 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 126 77 3 244 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 111 67 3 262 1 0 2 0 446
2012 117 71 3 267 3 0 2 0 463
2013 115 68 3 249 1 0 2 0 438
2014 120 66 6 269 0 0 4 0 465
2015 124 56 6 279 2 0 8 0 475
2016 115 69 5 314 0 0 10 0 513
2017 126 79 3 327 0 0 12 0 547
2018 123 80 3 321 0 0 10 0 537
2019 125 70 3 318 1 0 12 0 529
2020 114 70 2 326 1 0 15 0 528
2021 124 60 2 330 2 0 15 0 533
2022 136 56 5 356 2 0 15 0 570
2023 134 51 4 391 1 0 23 0 604

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 Hillsboro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1989 455 n/a n/a n/a
1990 442 27.0 16.3 n/a
1991 312 27.0 11.5 n/a
1992 411 29.2 14.0 32.4
1993 428 30.0 14.3 37.4
1994 406 31.3 13.0 34.7
1995 408 36.4 11.2 39.2
1996 408 36.4 11.2 39.2
1997 418 40.5 10.3 43.1
1998 435 36.0 12.1 47.1
1999 457 36.6 12.5 48.1
2000 478 41.0 11.7 48.3
2001 496 38.7 12.8 46.8
2002 514 40.9 12.6 49.8
2003 514 40.9 12.6 49.8
2004 487 38.5 12.6 54.8
2005 482 38.0 12.7 58.3
2006 477 37.8 12.6 56.4
2007 480 38.3 12.5 58.5
2008 464 42.3 11.0 63.1
2009 488 42.0 11.6 66.2
2010 450 42.5 10.5 71.3
2011 446 44.0 10.1 75.6
2012 463 46.7 9.8 75.8
2013 438 46.9 9.3 73.7
2014 465 44.3 10.4 66.5
2015 475 45.0 10.5 68
2016 513 48.0 10.6 66.5
2017 547 47.5 11.4 63.3
2018 537 48.0 11.1 58.7
2019 529 45.9 11.5 64.7
2020 528 46.3 11.4 63.3
2021 533 45.4 11.7 49.9
2022 570 43.9 12.9 70.5
2023 604 45.0 13.3 77.8

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 Hillsboro High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 25.0 19.5 n/a
1989 455 n/a n/a n/a
1990 442 27.0 16.3 n/a
1991 312 27.0 11.5 n/a
1992 411 29.2 14.0 32.4
1993 428 30.0 14.3 37.4
1994 406 31.3 13.0 34.7
1995 408 36.4 11.2 39.2
1996 408 36.4 11.2 39.2
1997 418 40.5 10.3 43.1
1998 435 36.0 12.1 47.1
1999 457 36.6 12.5 48.1
2000 478 41.0 11.7 48.3
2001 496 38.7 12.8 46.8
2002 514 40.9 12.6 49.8
2003 514 40.9 12.6 49.8
2004 487 38.5 12.6 54.8
2005 482 38.0 12.7 58.3
2006 477 37.8 12.6 56.4
2007 480 38.3 12.5 58.5
2008 464 42.3 11.0 63.1
2009 488 42.0 11.6 66.2
2010 450 42.5 10.5 71.3
2011 446 44.0 10.1 75.6
2012 463 46.7 9.8 75.8
2013 438 46.9 9.3 73.7
2014 465 44.3 10.4 66.5
2015 475 45.0 10.5 68
2016 513 48.0 10.6 66.5
2017 547 47.5 11.4 63.3
2018 537 48.0 11.1 58.7
2019 529 45.9 11.5 64.7
2020 528 46.3 11.4 63.3
2021 533 45.4 11.7 49.9
2022 570 43.9 12.9 70.5
2023 604 45.0 13.3 77.8

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 Hillsboro High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,055 (8.8%) $10,909 (91.2%) $11,964
2020 $1,126 (9.1%) $11,284 (90.9%) $12,410
2021 $1,145 (9.1%) $11,487 (90.9%) $12,632

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsboro High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1266th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 663rd of 1961 High schools
 34.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hillsboro High School)3057
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd))4062
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hillsboro High School)5366
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd))5366
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hillsboro High School)4660
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd))4660
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hillsboro High School)3964
 25%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd))3964
 25%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hillsboro High School)6376
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hillsboro Independent School District (Isd))6376
 13%
   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 Students529604
 14.2%
African American7051
 27.1%
American Indian11
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic318391
 23%
Pacific Islander00
White125134
 7.2%
Two or More Races1223
 91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%77.8%
 13.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Hillsboro High School.

Hillsboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : Hillsboro Intermediate
Middle : Hillsboro J H

Students at Hillsboro High School are 65% Hispanic, 22% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Hillsboro High School ranks 759th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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