San Benito High School

Public 10-12

450 S Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586-3308

(956) 361-6500

District: San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,509

Feeder schools for San Benito High School:

Elementary:	Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary
	Cash Elementary
	Downs Fine Arts Academy
	Fred Booth
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	Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary
	La Encantada Elementary
	La Paloma Elementary
	Rangerville Elementary
	Roberts Elementary
	Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
Middle:	Berta Cabaza Middle
	Miller Jordan Middle
	San Benito Riverside Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 2,012

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.8%

White:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Benito High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Benito High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details San Benito High School has the largest high school student body size in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.8%), White (0.9%), African American (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Benito High School is 13.8, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)

Compare San Benito High School employs 144.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Benito High School is $12,509, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

San Benito High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

San Benito Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Benito Consolidated Independent School District 756^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Benito High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	36.17	1117^th	1427	21.7%
2005	35.17	1103^rd	1429	22.8%
2006	25.14	1217^th	1430	14.9%
2007	35.02	1154^th	1497	22.9%
2008	39.07	1131^st	1510	25.1%
2009	28.86	1309^th	1539	14.9%
2010	47.57	1087^th	1568	30.7%
2011	48.49	1133^rd	1672	32.2%
2013	27.34	1328^th	1652	19.6%
2014	20.33	1480^th	1734	14.6%
2015	14.34	1544^th	1743	11.4%
2016	19.86	1510^th	1762	14.3%
2017	17.97	1480^th	1777	16.7%
2018	24.96	1390^th	1797	22.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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33%

by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2011

They do have their very own police department on campus as well as thier own daycare but as for fights, it's not as bad as i have heard the other schools are. There are some occasional fights but they tend to stick to their own little groups. I have heard Harlingen High School is much worse, and that is where I went to school and always thought my kids would go to but now I am so glad they don't. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 11, 2009

The school board trustees are more interested in how many relatives can be hired by the school district than student scores. One school board trustee boast about having 12 brothers, sisters, and other relatives working for the district. Every school trustee has one or several relatives working for the district. They praise the superintendent because he does the hiring for them. They kept on giving raises even though the students scores are terrible. It is a big school district with emphasis on expanding the budget and increasing employees to get more votes in school elections. The community is brainwashed. This community is a perfect example of "You get what you deserve" dummies out of high school. Dummies work and get hired by the district!!! As long as they vote for the current administration they have a job. The education of the students is a second distant after thought. There is no shame because they don't really mean to be that bad. It just comes naturally. Can they change things? Yes. They just need to get a conscience. But getting a conscience is difficult. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

this school has a very good staff Close Quote

Enrollment information for San Benito High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	114	5	1	1777	4	n/a	n/a	0	1901
1990	108	4	1	1757	5	n/a	n/a	0	1875
1991	114	5	0	1826	1	n/a	n/a	0	1946
1992	107	7	0	2007	0	n/a	n/a	0	2121
1993	98	6	0	2109	0	n/a	n/a	0	2213
1994	87	6	0	2146	0	n/a	n/a	4	2243
1995	78	4	0	2144	1	n/a	n/a	0	2227
1996	78	4	0	2144	1	n/a	n/a	0	2227
1997	78	3	0	2187	0	n/a	n/a	0	2268
1998	74	4	2	2199	0	n/a	n/a	0	2279
1999	75	4	3	2123	0	n/a	n/a	0	2205
2000	71	3	7	2101	1	n/a	n/a	0	2183
2001	46	2	2	1494	0	n/a	n/a	0	1544
2002	40	0	2	1569	0	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2003	40	0	2	1569	0	n/a	n/a	0	1611
2004	33	1	2	1470	0	n/a	n/a	0	1506
2005	32	0	3	1584	1	n/a	n/a	0	1620
2006	32	1	3	1623	0	n/a	n/a	0	1659
2007	25	1	2	1721	0	n/a	n/a	0	1749
2008	29	2	1	1837	0	n/a	n/a	0	1869
2009	28	2	0	1904	0	n/a	n/a	0	1934
2010	31	7	1	1868	0	n/a	n/a	0	1907
2011	29	7	2	1916	1	0	1	0	1956
2012	23	5	0	1960	0	0	1	0	1989
2013	20	0	1	2020	0	0	0	0	2041
2014	19	1	1	1963	0	0	0	0	1984
2015	15	0	1	2010	1	0	0	0	2027
2016	20	1	1	2056	1	0	2	0	2081
2017	18	3	0	2143	1	0	3	0	2168
2018	12	2	1	2153	0	0	4	0	2172
2019	13	2	1	2112	0	0	4	0	2132
2020	11	1	1	2047	0	1	3	0	2064
2021	11	2	2	2089	0	0	1	0	2105
2022	12	0	0	2039	0	1	2	0	2054
2023	18	2	0	1988	1	0	3	0	2012

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 San Benito High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1901	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1875	99.0	18.9	n/a
1991	1946	21.7	89.6	n/a
1992	2121	112.9	18.7	66
1993	2213	121.0	18.3	67.8
1994	2243	122.5	18.3	63.9
1995	2227	134.6	16.5	65.5
1996	2227	134.6	16.5	65.5
1997	2268	133.1	17.0	69
1998	2279	136.8	16.7	68
1999	2205	139.3	15.8	75.9
2000	2183	141.7	15.4	73.2
2001	1544	105.6	14.6	71.9
2002	1611	83.7	19.2	62.8
2003	1611	83.7	19.2	62.8
2004	1506	88.7	17.0	61.3
2005	1620	118.3	13.7	55.6
2006	1659	122.4	13.6	53.8
2007	1749	128.9	13.6	45.7
2008	1869	135.5	13.8	27.7
2009	1934	131.3	14.7	9.9
2010	1907	143.2	13.3	0.6
2011	1956	143.5	13.6	0.3
2012	1989	145.7	13.6	0.2
2013	2041	146.2	13.9	83.6
2014	1984	149.2	13.2	84.5
2015	2027	152.0	13.3	68.3
2016	2081	142.0	14.6	77.5
2017	2168	147.0	14.7	80.9
2018	2172	138.4	15.6	80
2019	2132	135.7	15.7	85
2020	2064	150.9	13.6	84
2021	2105	147.9	14.2	84.1
2022	2054	147.8	13.8	84.4
2023	2012	144.8	13.8	80.2

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 San Benito High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1901	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1875	99.0	18.9	n/a
1991	1946	21.7	89.6	n/a
1992	2121	112.9	18.7	66
1993	2213	121.0	18.3	67.8
1994	2243	122.5	18.3	63.9
1995	2227	134.6	16.5	65.5
1996	2227	134.6	16.5	65.5
1997	2268	133.1	17.0	69
1998	2279	136.8	16.7	68
1999	2205	139.3	15.8	75.9
2000	2183	141.7	15.4	73.2
2001	1544	105.6	14.6	71.9
2002	1611	83.7	19.2	62.8
2003	1611	83.7	19.2	62.8
2004	1506	88.7	17.0	61.3
2005	1620	118.3	13.7	55.6
2006	1659	122.4	13.6	53.8
2007	1749	128.9	13.6	45.7
2008	1869	135.5	13.8	27.7
2009	1934	131.3	14.7	9.9
2010	1907	143.2	13.3	0.6
2011	1956	143.5	13.6	0.3
2012	1989	145.7	13.6	0.2
2013	2041	146.2	13.9	83.6
2014	1984	149.2	13.2	84.5
2015	2027	152.0	13.3	68.3
2016	2081	142.0	14.6	77.5
2017	2168	147.0	14.7	80.9
2018	2172	138.4	15.6	80
2019	2132	135.7	15.7	85
2020	2064	150.9	13.6	84
2021	2105	147.9	14.2	84.1
2022	2054	147.8	13.8	84.4
2023	2012	144.8	13.8	80.2

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 San Benito High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,165 (9.7%)	$10,837 (90.3%)	$12,002
2020	$1,056 (8.0%)	$12,145 (92.0%)	$13,201
2021	$6,248 (49.9%)	$6,261 (50.1%)	$12,509

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Benito High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (San Benito High School)	13	6	7%
End of Course Algebra I (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	57	27	30%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (San Benito High School)	9	2	7%
End of Course Biology (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	39	41	2%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (San Benito High School)	5	6	1%
End of Course English I Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	33	43	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (San Benito High School)	29	29
End of Course English II Reading (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	28	29	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (San Benito High School)	70	54	16%
End of Course U.S. History (San Benito Consolidated Independent School District)	68	51	17%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2132	2012	5.6%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2112	1988	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	18	38.5%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	80.2%	4.8%

Schools Near San Benito High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
San Benito High School	Public	10-12	450 S Williams Rd	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6500	2,012	145	13.8	80.2%	18 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1,988 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)								(n/a)	3.2	1.7	2.6	35.5	47.8							$12,509	$6,248	$6,261
Triumph Public High Schools-San Benito	Public, Charter	9-12	1785 W Business Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Triumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 276-9930	113	10	11.7		1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.4	1631^st of 1987 public high schools	17.9%		27.3	1438^th of 1961 public high schools	26.7%	193	22.2	38.5	14.3	25.6	59.0							$9,654	$1,877	$7,778
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	21			95.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$2,861	$681	$2,180
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-4629	48			89.6%	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	4.4	1898^th of 1987 public high schools	4.5%		2.3	1936^th of 1961 public high schools	1.3%	38	0.0		14.3	14.3
Cameron County J J A E P	Public	7-12	2330 W Bus Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-3509	61			85.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1946^th of 1987 public high schools	2.1%		3	1903^rd of 1961 public high schools	3.0%	43	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.0	10.0
Idea College Preparatory San Benito	Public, Charter	6-12	2151 Russell Ln	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 399-5252	767	47	16.4	80.6%	28 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	730 (95.2%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.3	371^st of 1987 public high schools	81.3%		65.8	539^th of 1961 public high schools	72.5%	168	71.8	65.4	77.1	69.7	78.5	69.5	70.9	67.5	56.6	55.6	30.8	$11,307	$1,935	$9,372
Positive Redirection Center	Public	6-12	450 S Dowling St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 361-6275	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gateway To Graduation Academy	Public	9-12	450 S Dowling St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6446	76	4	17.9	89.5%	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	74 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.9	1982^nd of 1987 public high schools	0.3%		1.8	1952^nd of 1961 public high schools	0.5%	30	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.1	11.1							$10,057	$2,457	$7,600
Harlingen Collegiate High School	Public	9-12	2901 Medical Dr	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 430-9690	339	23	14.4	59.0%	23 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	308 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	94	18^th of 1987 public high schools	99.1%		93.8	17^th of 1961 public high schools	99.1%	1	68.2	93.0	100.0	99.0	100.0							$8,022	$888	$7,133
Secondary Alter Center	Public	6-12	1310 Sam Houston	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 427-3210	104	6	16.4	86.5%	5 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$127,297	$7,347	$119,949

Frequently Asked Questions about San Benito High School

What schools feed into San Benito High School?

San Benito High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary
Elementary : Cash Elementary
Elementary : Downs Fine Arts Academy
Elementary : Fred Booth
Elementary : Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary
Elementary : La Encantada Elementary
Elementary : La Paloma Elementary
Elementary : Rangerville Elementary
Elementary : Roberts Elementary
Elementary : Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
Middle : Berta Cabaza Middle
Middle : Miller Jordan Middle
Middle : San Benito Riverside Middle

What is the racial makeup of San Benito High School?

Students at San Benito High School are 99% Hispanic.

How many students attend San Benito High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,012 students attended San Benito High School.

What district is San Benito High School in?

San Benito Consolidated Independent School District

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