HEMPSTEAD H S

462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hempstead High School, located at 801 Donaho in Hempstead, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hempstead Independent School District. As a central fixture in the community, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career certification, or military service. The campus environment is focused on fostering academic growth, school spirit, and personal responsibility, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy.

Beyond academics, Hempstead High School is deeply integrated into the local culture of Hempstead, a community known for its small-town atmosphere and strong support for its school programs. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community engagement, the school strives to cultivate productive citizens who contribute positively to both the local region and the broader state of Texas.

462

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEMPSTEAD H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	312
Black	97
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
312 (67.5%)
Black
97 (21.0%)
White
43 (9.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (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:	HEMPSTEAD ISD
Phone:	(979)826-3331
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 111