Hillsboro H S in Hillsboro, TX

At a glance

Reported students

616

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

Hillsboro H S: 616 reported students.

State peer staffing position

46th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 570
Teachers (FTE): 47
Student–teacher ratio: 12.1:1

What the reported data says about Hillsboro H S

Hillsboro H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hillsboro. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hillsboro ISD. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.6%) and White (21.9%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hillsboro H S

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.1%
Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 70.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White21.9%
Hispanic64.6%
Black8%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hillsboro El

Elementary · Grades PK–03

649 reported students

Hillsboro Int

Middle · Grades 04–06

428 reported students

Hillsboro J H

Middle · Grades 07–08

290 reported students

Hill Co J J a E P

Middle · Grades 06–06

1 reported students

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Public schools near Hillsboro H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hillsboro El Elementary · Hillsboro ISD	PK–03	649	0.2 mi
Hillsboro Int Middle · Hillsboro ISD	04–06	428	1.6 mi
Hillsboro J H Middle · Hillsboro ISD	07–08	290	1.8 mi
Hill Co J J a E P Other · Aquilla ISD	10–10	—	1.8 mi
Hill Co J J a E P Middle · Hillsboro ISD	06–06	1	1.8 mi
Abbott School Other · Abbott ISD	PK–12	284	7.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro H S

What grades does Hillsboro H S serve?

Hillsboro H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hillsboro ISD.

How many students attend Hillsboro H S?

Hillsboro H S reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 570 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsboro H S?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 616 students and 45.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Hillsboro H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hillsboro H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsboro ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hillsboro H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

70.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hillsboro H S in?

Hillsboro H S is part of Hillsboro ISD, based in Hillsboro, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hillsboro H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hillsboro El (0.2 mi), Hillsboro Int (1.6 mi), Hillsboro J H (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.