Van High School

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Van High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
985 N MAPLE,  Van, TX
Van Independent School District
3.7
1.7
768 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeff Hutchins
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
23.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
12%
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
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
66.1%
Hispanic
25.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
3%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
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.
Tyler Junior College 140 Students
University of Texas - Tyler 132 Students
Texas A&M University 79 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 56 Students
Texas Tech University 51 Students
University of Texas - Austin 50 Students
Baylor University 46 Students
Texas State University 38 Students
University of Oklahoma 29 Students
Abilene Christian University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Education 17 Students
Biology 14 Students
Accounting 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Communications 11 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 107 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/12/2024
I've been going to Van High School all my life. I enjoy going to the staff are great. The counselors are extremely helpful and ready to accommodate your needs. They accept everyone with open arms and make sure you are not only college but life-ready. The only issue I've had with the school is their focus on what students are doing rather than trying to help them. If a student has a bad reputation they a quick to judge without knowing the entire situation and just go based on past experiences.
5.0 Senior
2/9/2024
I have gone to Van since Kindergarten, and now that I am a senior here I would recommend it to anyone. We have so many different things to participate in from sports, band, FFA, robotics, choir, BBQ team, and many different UIL teams.
4.0 Senior
11/27/2023
My overall experience here was pretty fun the football games and pep rallies are always fun. It was difficult to get through at some points but I believe that is just life being life.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 6 Reviews
1.0 student
9/20/2025
Just don’t send your kid here. If you love them do not do it.
1.0 student
4/28/2025
a teacher made a student cry because she did not understand the problem
1.0 student
12/4/2024
Out of all the schools I have ever attended Van ISD in general is the worst school I’ve ever gone to. The whole student body is disrespectful and full of bullies. The staff DO NOT care unless their parent works at the school or their parents give generous amounts of income. The counselors care but o...
1.0 other
3/29/2021
We came from a huge city (2+ million population) to Van. I had interactions with the district Superintendent, the Elementary Principal and the HS VP and Principal. The office staff in the Elem, Jr High and HS are rude and unsophisticated. They lack people skills and are not outgoing. They are terrib...

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Van High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Van, TX, in the Van neighborhood, and is served by the Van Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 768 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Van High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $266,903. Discover additional schools in the area, like Van Junior High School, Rhodes Elementary School, Van Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Van has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van High School.

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