School Overview
J.M. Hanks High School, located in El Paso, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Ysleta Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, famously centered around its mascot, the "Knight." The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various dual-credit opportunities, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, J.M. Hanks is recognized for its robust extracurricular programming. The school provides a wide array of athletics, fine arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to explore specialized interests such as culinary arts, engineering, and digital media. With a focus on fostering both character development and academic excellence, the school remains a cornerstone of the East El Paso community, dedicated to equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.
1,364
Total Students
90.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J M HANKS H S
Demographic Student Count
White50
Hispanic1,280
Black22
Asian5
Two or More6
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    1,280 (93.8%)
  • White
    50 (3.7%)
  • Black
    22 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: YSLETA ISD
Phone: (915)434-5000
Website: http://hanks.yisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 893
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 79
Grades Taught
Grade 9 362
Grade 10 346
Grade 11 322
Grade 12 334

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J M HANKS H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9362
Grade 10346
Grade 11322
Grade 12334
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J M HANKS H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female68049.9%
Male68450.1%
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