FORT HANCOCK H S
163 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Fort Hancock High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the small, rural community of Fort Hancock, Texas, located in Hudspeth County near the U.S.-Mexico border. As a small, tight-knit school, it functions as the heart of the local school district, typically serving a student population that reflects the cultural and demographic landscape of the Rio Grande valley region. Because of its remote location and size, the school emphasizes a close relationship between students, teachers, and the surrounding community, often fostering a personalized learning environment that larger urban districts cannot provide.
Academically and extracurricularly, the school maintains a strong commitment to the success of its students through standard secondary programming and local athletics. Like many schools in rural Texas, Fort Hancock High School serves as a vital hub for community gatherings and events, playing an essential role in the social development of the area's youth. The school district focuses on preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the regional workforce, while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with life in a border-region community.
Academically and extracurricularly, the school maintains a strong commitment to the success of its students through standard secondary programming and local athletics. Like many schools in rural Texas, Fort Hancock High School serves as a vital hub for community gatherings and events, playing an essential role in the social development of the area's youth. The school district focuses on preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the regional workforce, while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with life in a border-region community.
163
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 158 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic158 (96.9%)
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White2 (1.2%)
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Black1 (0.6%)
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Asian1 (0.6%)
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Two or More1 (0.6%)
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: | FT HANCOCK ISD |
| Phone: | (915)769-3811 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 163 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 122 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
27
Grade 8
31
Grade 9
31
Grade 10
35
Grade 11
19
Grade 12
20
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 27 |
| Grade 8 | 31 |
| Grade 9 | 31 |
| Grade 10 | 35 |
| Grade 11 | 19 |
| Grade 12 | 20 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 81 | 49.7% |
| Male | 82 | 50.3% |