Serving 449 students in grades 9-12, Aransas Pass High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aransas Pass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Aransas Pass High School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Aransas Pass High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aransas Pass High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4091 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aransas Pass High School's ranking?
Aransas Pass High School is ranked #4091 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aransas Pass High School?
The graduation rate of Aransas Pass High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Aransas Pass High School?
449 students attend Aransas Pass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Aransas Pass High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aransas Pass High School?
Aransas Pass High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aransas Pass High School offer ?
Aransas Pass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aransas Pass High School part of?
Aransas Pass High School is part of Aransas Pass Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2012
I would not recommend this school until there is an overhaul of the new administration, primarily the High School principle and the Superintendent. We have lost many students and many good teachers this past year.
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