FORT HANCOCK H S

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.
163
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT HANCOCK H S
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic158
Black1
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    158 (96.9%)
  • White
    2 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT HANCOCK H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 727
Grade 831
Grade 931
Grade 1035
Grade 1119
Grade 1220
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT HANCOCK H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8149.7%
Male8250.3%