Hardin-Jefferson High School

Hardin-Jefferson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3155 HWY 326 S,  Sour Lake, TX
Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District
3.8
4.0
782 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Patrick Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
28
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
16.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
20%
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
623:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
67.6%
Black
16.4%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lamar University 199 Students
Texas A&M University 172 Students
Texas State University 130 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 128 Students
University of Texas - Austin 104 Students
Sam Houston State University 99 Students
University of Houston 97 Students
Baylor University 81 Students
Texas Tech University 78 Students
Lamar Institute of Technology 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Mechanical Engineering 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Veterinary Sciences 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 105 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/26/2023
The high school has very high expectations and does not tolerate goofing around. Through a lot of elective courses you just do nothing and if you have a tech class you play a lot of games which I find fun.
5.0 Senior
9/8/2022
It's a great school, and loads of fun. The teachers are nice and they follow the schools guide lines. They are a big basketball school and the band is really great.
5.0 Alum
1/19/2022
A great source of general information that doesn't deliberately brainwash you with leftist propaganda.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
8/9/2024
Hardin-Jefferson is a great small school district! They have wonderful staff, and excellent state scores! If you want the best for your child look no further!
5.0 parent
10/12/2023
I love HJ schools, the schools are very nice and the staff has always been fantastic. My daughtered transferred here and loves it 10 times more than her old school. She likes the environment and teachers. I like how they are strict on discipline and dress code, manners and learning true history. I l...
1.0 parent
3/17/2022
Warning.... This community and school is transphobic and homophobic. The leadership and communication at this school is beyond terrible.
5.0 other
9/26/2013
Three grandchildren have graduated from this school. All went to universities and have excellent jobs. H j not only produces good graduates, but good charscter. I have one still in high school.

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Hardin-Jefferson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sour Lake, TX and is served by the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 782 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Hardin-Jefferson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $290,451. Discover additional schools in the area, like Legacy Christian Academy, Calvary Tabernacle Beaumont Christian Academy, Hardin-Jefferson Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Sour Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardin-Jefferson High School.

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