Zapata High School

Zapata High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
2009 State Highway 16,  Zapata, TX
Zapata County Independent School District
4.0
4.7
1,068 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Gerardo Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
55.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
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
55.1%
Female
44.9%
Hispanic
99.6%
White
<1%
Asian or 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.
Texas A&M International University 258 Students
Laredo College 132 Students
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 131 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 119 Students
Texas State University 113 Students
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 112 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 110 Students
Texas A&M University 104 Students
University of Texas - Austin 78 Students
University of the Incarnate Word 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 76 Students
Biology 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Business 28 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 62 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/24/2025
I feel zapata high school is a a good school but it really just lacks fairness. The faculty and board members are extremely biased and corrupt.
5.0 Alum
10/9/2020
I like that they did pep rallies and homecoming dances. I would like that they made more contributions for trips.
3.0 Senior
2/27/2020
My overall experience with this school District has been a decent experience, but I've still managed to make memories along the school years. I believe there should be a larger variety of school programs/clubs in this to have more options for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 other
2/4/2011
I would love to point out that the school has a magnificent Cross Country program that is skillfully led by Boys and Girls head coahces M. Villarreal and L. Escamilla. Both teams have been seen at the State level these past few years and keep going back for more. The students that take part in this...
5.0 parent
4/20/2009
5.0 student
8/23/2007

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Zapata High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Zapata, TX, in the Medina neighborhood, and is served by the Zapata County Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,068 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Zapata High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $166,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zapata Middle School, Zapata South Elementary School, Fidel & Andrea R. Villarreal Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Zapata has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zapata High School.

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