Hemphill High School

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Hemphill High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 Milam St,  Hemphill, TX
Hemphill Independent School District
3.7
5.0
229 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Marc Griffin
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
550
Verbal
610
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
19
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
11%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.8%
Female
43.2%
White
69.3%
Hispanic
11.4%
Black
9.2%
Two or more races
8.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stephen F. Austin State University 67 Students
Texas A&M University 49 Students
Angelina College 29 Students
University of Texas - Austin 23 Students
Baylor University 22 Students
Sam Houston State University 21 Students
Texas State University 18 Students
Lamar University 18 Students
Texas Tech University 17 Students
Houston Christian University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 22 Students
Business 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5 Students
Cosmetology 5 Students
Civil Engineering 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 12 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
2/2/2017
I would like to see more of a focus on actually getting college kids ready for university type colleges not junior colleges.
3.0 Niche User
2/25/2016
Great small town, mostly everyone is friendly
4.0 Niche User
4/28/2013
We have never had any bomb threats. There is hardly any grafiti on the walls. We have had a few times police and drug dogs came in to snifff the lockers just in case drug were present. It's comforting to know that if drugs or guns were found, somthing would be done about it.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/17/2023
Un saludo muy especial para todos los profesores de Hemphill School. Mi nombre es Javier Villegas, técnico electricista. Hace aproximadamente en el año 1985 me gradué como técnico en Aire acondicionado Refrigeración y Electricidad en esta institución, logrando así grandes éxitos en mis estudios a di...
5.0 parent
8/8/2014
Great school! Teachers teach at the highest level. College and AP classes prepare students for college or allows them to earn college credit while in high school. Science department is awesome at this school. Many students go on to have successful careers in the science fields. Mrs. Bennett has buil...

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Hemphill High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hemphill, TX and is served by the Hemphill Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 229 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Hemphill High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hemphill Middle School, Hemphill Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hemphill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hemphill High School.

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